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Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Networks Analysis and Synthesis - Quiz(MCQ)
If the diameter of a wire is doubled, the current carrying capacity of the wire becomes
A)
half
B)
twice
C)
four times
D)
one-fourth

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   four times


Explanation : Since diameter is doubled, area of cross-section becomes four times. Current carrying capacity is proportional to area of cross-section.

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