Eight copper wires of length $l$ and diameter $d$ are joined in parallel to form a single composite conductor of resistance $R$. If a single copper wire of length $2\,l$ has the same resistance $R$,then its diameter will be $.....d$.

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $1$

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