An electric wire of length $l$ and area of cross-section $a$ has a resistance $R \ \Omega$. Another wire of the same material having the same length and area of cross-section $4a$ has a resistance of:

  • A
    $4R$
  • B
    $R/4$
  • C
    $R/16$
  • D
    $16R$

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