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Homework Statement
How does the resistance of a piece of metal change if both its length and its diameter are reduced to one half their original values?
Question 1 answers
It is increased to 4 times the original value
It doubles
It remains unchanged
It is halved
It is reduced to 1/4 of the original value
Homework Equations
R = pL/A where P is the resistivity constant
The Attempt at a Solution
I am not sure how to relate the area to change in area