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A uniform wire of resistance $R$ is stretched until its length doubles. Assuming its density and resistivity remain constant, what's its new resistance?
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First, let's consider the initial volume of the wire. Let the initial length be L, the cross-sectional area be A, and the volume be V. So, V = A * L. Show more…
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