Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

Four wires are all made from the same metal. Their cross-sectional areas, lengths and thermodynamic temperatures are shown. Which wire has the greatest resistance?

  • Across-sectional area $A$, length $2L$, temperature $2T$
  • Bcross-sectional area $A$, length $L$, temperature $T$
  • Ccross-sectional area $2A$, length $2L$, temperature $2T$
  • Dcross-sectional area $2A$, length $L$, temperature $T$

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