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Two copper wires of lengths  and  have radii  and  respectively. What is ratio of their specific resistances?

a)

1 : 2

b)

2 : 1

c)

1 : 1

d)

1 : 3



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Two copper wires of lengths  and  have radii  and  respectively. What is ratio of their specific resistances?

a)

1 : 2

b)

2 : 1

c)

1 : 1

d)

1 : 3

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

The specific resistance ( ) is the characteristic of the material of conductor. Its value depends only on the material of conductor and its temperature. Its value does not depend on the length and area of cross-section of the conductor.

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