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If a copper wire is stretched to make it 0.1% longer, the percentage increase in resistance will be

a
0.2
b
2
c
1
d
0.1

detailed solution

Correct option is A

R=ρlA=ρl2Al  or  R∝l2 for  such small percentage changes          ∆RR×100=2∆LL×100(∴ Volume A l remains same)

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