Will doubling the diameter of a wire affect its length?

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Homework Statement


if the diameter of wire is doubled will there be any change in length of wire


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I wouldn't think so. The length and width are independent directions, so changing one will not affect the other. But with things such as volume or resistance that depend on the the diameter, this will not be the case.
 


prat said:

Homework Statement


if the diameter of wire is doubled will there be any change in length of wire

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


There is much missing from this post. Most notably, sections 2 and 3 are completely blank.

Also, I suspect there is more to this question. For example, perhaps the volume of the wire is to remain constant ... or the length or surface area? Or, perhaps some electrical property (judging from the thread title) is to be held fixed?

Without that information, it is impossible to answer this question.