$A$ wire of resistance $R$ is cut into $n$ equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be

  • A
    $nR$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{n}$
  • C
    $\frac{n}{R}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{n^2}$

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