Practice question

**Resistance** R = ρ l/A, ρ resistivity (Ω·m), l length (m), A area (m²), ρ = m/(n e² τ) from Drude model, τ average collision time. Ohm's law V = I R holds when ρ constant, independent of V. Volume constant stretching l→2l implies A→A/2, so R' = ρ·2l/(A/2)=4R, resistance quadruples when length doubles at constant volume. Volume constant: l A = l' A' ⇒ A' = (A/2) . New resistance: R' = (rho l'/A') = (rho (2l)/(A/2)) = 4 (rho l/A) = 4R = 4 × 4 = 16 Ω . Applying I = n e A v_d, R = ρ l/A, R_t =