The equivalent resistance between the adjacent corners of a regular $n$-sided polygon made of a uniform wire of total resistance $R$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{(n-1) R}{n^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{(n-1) R}{(2n-1)}$
  • C
    $\frac{n^2 R}{n-1}$
  • D
    $\frac{(n-1) R}{n}$

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