R is proportional to the length of the wire:
R ∝ length
R is also proportional to the inverse square of the diameter:
R ∝ 1/diameter²
The resistance of a wire 2700ft long with a diameter of 0.26in is 9850Ω. Now let's change the shape of the wire, adding and subtracting material as we go along, such that the wire is now 2800ft and has a diameter of 0.1in.
Calculate the scale factor due to the changed length:
k₁ = 2800/2700 = 1.037
Scale factor due to changed diameter:
k₂ = 1/(0.1/0.26)² = 6.76
Multiply the original resistance by these factors to get the new resistance:
R = R₀k₁k₂
R₀ = 9850Ω, k₁ = 1.037, k₂ = 6.76
R = 9850(1.037)(6.76)
R = 69049.682Ω
Round to the nearest hundredth:
R = 69049.68Ω
