The resistance of a wire is $20 \, \Omega$. It is stretched such that its length becomes three times its original length. The new resistance of the wire will be ............. $ \Omega$.

  • A
    $6.67$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $120$
  • D
    $180$

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