A wire of resistance R is cut into three equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A wire of resistance R is cut into three equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is
A. R/9
B. R
C. 3R
D. R/3
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each part resistance = R/3. Three such in parallel: 1/R_eq = 3/(R/3) = 9/R => R_eq = R/9. For n equal parts cut and connected parallel, R_eq = R/n².

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