Consider a wire of length $L$ with a resistance of $5 \Omega$. Applying an external force,the wire is elongated such that its length becomes $3 L$. Assuming the resistivity and density of the material remain unchanged,the resistance of the elongated wire is (in $\Omega$)

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $48$

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