Question 543932
The electrical resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its length.  If a 36 foot long wire has a resistance of 9 ohm(s) find the resistance of a 48-foot long wire.
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It's 1/3 longer, so it's 1/3 greater.
= 12 ohms
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9/36 = R/48
R = 12 ohms