EBK COLLEGE PHYSICS
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Chapter 23, Problem 37MCQ
A metal wire of resistance R is cut into two pieces of equal length. The two pieces are connected together side by side. What is the resistance of the two connected wires?
A. R/4
B. R/2
C. R
D.2R
E. 4R
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