Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

Two wires $P$ and $Q$, both formed from the same material, are attached to the same electrical supply. $P$ is twice as long as $Q$ and has one-third of the diameter of $Q$, as shown in the diagram. Determine the ratio $\dfrac{\text{current in }P}{\text{current in }Q}$?

  • A$\frac{2}{3}$
  • B$\frac{2}{9}$
  • C$\frac{1}{6}$
  • D$\frac{1}{18}$

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