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Published on: August 23, 2026
A conducting wire of length ' 
', area of crosssection A and electric resistivity 
is connected between the terminals of a battery. A potential difference 
is developed between its ends, causing an electric current.
If the length of the wire of the same material is doubled and the area of cross-section is halved, the resultant current would be :
A
B
C
D
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A
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Resistance 
Current 
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