MCQ
If copper wire is stretched to make its radius decrease by 0.1%, then the percentage change in its resistance is approximately
  • A
    -0.4%
  • B
    +0.8%
  • C
    +0.4%
  • D
    +0.2%

Answer

(c) +0.4%

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