Let us consider a copper wire having radius r and length l. Let its resistance be R. If the radius of another copper wire is 2r and the length is $$\frac{l}{2}$$, then the resistance of this wire will be
A. R
B. 2R
C. $$\frac{R}{4}$$
D. $$\frac{R}{8}$$
Answer: Option D
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