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Two wires have their lengths, diameters and resistances all in the ratio 1:2. If the resistance of the thinner wire is 10 ohm, the resistance of the thicker wire is

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5 ohm

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10 ohm

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20 ohm

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40 ohm

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Solution

The correct option is B 10 ohm
Option:(b)

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