Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A wire with cross-sectional area $5.0 \times 10^{-6}\,\text{m}^2$ is constructed from a metal whose resistivity is $50 \times 10^{-8}\,\Omega\,\text{m}$. The potential difference across the wire is $6.0\,\text{V}$ and the current flowing through it is $3.0\,\text{A}$. What is the wire's length?

  • A$0.050\,\text{m}$
  • B$0.20\,\text{m}$
  • C$5.0\,\text{m}$
  • D$20\,\text{m}$

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