Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A copper wire is being substituted with an aluminium alloy wire that has the same length and resistance. The resistivity of copper is half that of the alloy. What is the ratio $\frac{\text{diameter of alloy wire}}{\text{diameter of copper wire}}$ ?

  • A$\sqrt{2}$
  • B$2$
  • C$2\sqrt{2}$
  • D$4$

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