Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A manufacturer advises that, when an electric drill is used with a longer extension cord, the cord should have a larger cross-sectional area. What is one reason for this recommendation?

  • AResistance is inversely proportional to both the length and the cross-sectional area.
  • BResistance is inversely proportional to the length and directly proportional to the cross-sectional area.
  • CResistance is proportional to both the length and the cross-sectional area.
  • DResistance is proportional to the length and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area.

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