Three wires are made of copper having circular cross sections. Wire 1 has a length L and radius r. Wire 2 has a length L and radius 2r. Wire 3 has a length 2L and radius 3r. Which wire has the smallest resistance?

1.wire 1
2.wire 2
3.wire 3
4.All have the same resistance.
5.Not enough information is given to answer the question.


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