MDCAT Physics MCQ #446

A wire has a resistance of 8 ohms. If it is stretched to twice its length, what is its new resistance?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #446

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A wire has a resistance of 8 ohms. If it is stretched to twice its length, what is its new resistance?

    • A) 16 ohm
    • B) 32 ohm
    • C) 8 ohm
    • D) 4 ohm

    Answer: 32 ohm

    Explanation: When a wire is stretched to twice its length, its resistance becomes four times, so R_new = 8 * 4 = 32 ohm. Option A is incorrect because it doesn't account for the change in cross-sectional area.