Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A wire is made from a metal with constant resistivity. A constant current flows in the wire. Which statement about the potential difference across the wire is correct?

  • AIt is directly proportional to the length of the wire.
  • BIt is inversely proportional to the length of the wire.
  • CIt is directly proportional to the diameter of the wire.
  • DIt is inversely proportional to the diameter of the wire.

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