An electric wire of length ‘$I$’ and area of cross-section $a$ has a resistance $R\, ohms$. Another wire of the same material having 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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