Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019357

A wire is cut in half. If the two halves are connected in series, what happens to the total resistance compared to the original wire?

1

It remains the same

2

It doubles

3

It becomes half

4

Depends on the length

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. It doubles

Solution:

Each half has half the resistance of the original wire. In series, the total resistance is doubled since R(total) = R1 + R2.

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