The resistance of a wire of uniform diameter $d$ and length $L$ is $R$. The resistance of another wire of the same material but diameter $2d$ and length $4L$ will be

  • A
    $2R$
  • B
    $R$
  • C
    $R/2$
  • D
    $R/4$

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