A constant voltage is applied between the two ends of a uniform metallic wire. Some heat is developed in it. The heat developed is double if
  • A
    both the length and radius of wire are halved
  • B
    both length and radius of wire are doubled
  • C
    the radius of wire is doubled
  • D
    the length of the wire is doubled
AIIMS 2012, Medium
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