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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