$A$ uniform wire of length $l$ and radius $r$ has a resistance of $100\, \Omega$. It is recast into a wire of radius $\frac{r}{2}$. The resistance of the new wire will be ............... $\Omega$.

  • A
    $1600$
  • B
    $400$
  • C
    $200$
  • D
    $100$

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