A potential V₀ is applied across a uniform wire of resistance R, giving power P₁. The wire is cut into two equal halves and V₀ is applied across each half separately. If P₂:P₁ = √x:1, find x.

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A potential V₀ is applied across a uniform wire of resistance R, giving power P₁. The wire is cut into two equal halves and V₀ is applied across each half separately. If P₂:P₁ = √x:1, find x.