The resistance of a copper wire is originally 16 Q. What is the resistance of the same copper wire if its radius is doubled and its length is tripled?

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The resistance of a copper wire is originally 16 Q. What is
the resistance of the same copper wire if its radius is
doubled and its length is tripled?
а. 10 0
b. 8.0 Q
C. 4.0 Q
d. 12 Q
е. 6.0 0
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 1 The resistance of a copper wire is originally 16 Q. What is the resistance of the same copper wire if its radius is doubled and its length is tripled? а. 10 0 b. 8.0 Q C. 4.0 Q d. 12 Q е. 6.0 0
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