Answer:
Explanation:
For resistance of a wire , the formula is as follows .
R = ρ L/S
where ρ is specific resistance , L is length and S is cross sectional area of wire .
for first wire resistance
R₁ = ρ 3L/3a = ρ L/a
for second wire , resistance
R₂ = ρ 3L/6a
= .5 ρ L/a
For 3 rd wire resistance
R₃ = ρ 6L/3a
= 2ρ L/a
For fourth wire , resistance
R₄ = ρ 6L/6a
= ρ L/a
So the smallest resistance is of second wire .
Its resistance is .5 ρ L/a
