The resistance of a wire is $R$. It is bent at the middle by $180^{\circ}$ and both the ends are twisted together to make a shorter wire. The resistance of the new wire is
  • A$2 R$
  • B$R / 2$
  • C$R / 4$
  • D$R / 8$
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