Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Physical quantities

Physical quantities — practice question

What would be a sensible estimate for the cross-sectional area of the wire in a paper clip?

  • A$1 \times 10^{-3}\,\text{m}^2$
  • B$8 \times 10^{-5}\,\text{m}^2$
  • C$8 \times 10^{-7}\,\text{m}^2$
  • D$1 \times 10^{-9}\,\text{m}^2$

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