NEET2004PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
The electric resistance of a certain wire of iron is R . If its length and radius are both doubled, then:
Options
- Athe resistance will be doubled and the specific resistance will be halved
- Bthe resistance will be halved and the specific resistance will remain unchanged
- Cthe resistance will be halved and the specific resistance will be doubled
- Dthe resistance and the specific resistance, both will remain unchanged
Correct answer
B. the resistance will be halved and the specific resistance will remain unchanged
Step-by-step solution
Resistance of wire R= l A Means R l A = l r^2 According to the question when l and R are doubled aligned & R₁ 2 l (2 r)^2 & R₁ 1 2 R aligned Here specific resistance of wire is independent of geometry wire so it depends on the material of wire.