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If the area of cross-section of a wire is doubled, keeping its length the same, its resistance:

Question
If the area of cross-section of a wire is doubled, keeping its length the same, its resistance:
Doubles
Becomes half
Remains the same
Becomes four times
Answer
Becomes half
Detailed Explanation
Since R is inversely proportional to area, doubling the area halves the resistance.
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