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The resistance of a wire is 10Ω. Its length is increased by 10% by stretching. The new resistance will now be

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12 Ω
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Correct option is A

In case of stretching of wire, R ∝  l2 ⇒ If length is increased by 10% resistance is increased by almost 20% Hence, new resistance R' = 10 + 20% of 10=10  +20100 ×  10=12 Ω


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