Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

Two wires, P and Q, have equal resistance. Wire Q is made from a material whose resistivity is twice that of the material used for wire P. The diameter of wire Q is twice that of wire P. Find the ratio $\dfrac{\text{length of wire P}}{\text{length of wire Q}}$?

  • A$\dfrac{1}{8}$
  • B$\dfrac{1}{4}$
  • C$\dfrac{1}{2}$
  • D$\dfrac{2}{1}$

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