JEE Main 2019 Physics question

PhysicsCurrent ElectricityJEE Main 2019

A copper wire is stretched to make it 0.5% longer. The percentage change in its electrical resistance if its volume remains unchanged is:

Answer: (D)

Solution

At constant volume R ∝ l ⇒ 2 × 0.5% = 1%.

Question ID VK-010041