$A$ wire of resistance $R$ and length $L$ is cut into $5$ equal parts. If these parts are joined in parallel,then the resultant resistance will be:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{25} R$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{5} R$
  • C
    $25 R$
  • D
    $5 R$

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