Current Electricity Question 8

Question 8 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 1)

A wire of resistance $R$ and length $L$ is cut into 5 equal parts. If these parts are joined parallely, then resultant resistance will be :

(1) $\frac{1}{25} R$

(2) $\frac{1}{5} R$

(3) $25 R$

(4) $5 R$

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Answer: (1)

Solution:

Resistance of each part $=\frac{R}{5}$

Total resistance $=\frac{1}{5} \times \frac{R}{5}=\frac{R}{25}$