The following four wires are made of the same material and are at the same temperature. Which one of them has highest electrical resistance
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(a) $R \propto \frac{l}{{{r^2}}}$. For highest resistance $\frac{l}{{{r^2}}}$ should be maximum, which is correct for option $(a)$
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