A wire with a resistance of 6 Ω is drawn out through a die so that its new length is three times its

Source: JAMB · 2023

A wire with a resistance of 6 Ω is drawn out through a die so that its new length is three times its original length. Find the resistance of the longer wire, assuming that the resistivity and density of the material are unchanged.

  1. 36 Ω
  2. 48 Ω
  3. 24 Ω
  4. 54 Ω ✓

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