Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

The potential difference across a metal wire is held constant. The length $l$ and the diameter $d$ of the wire are both changed. The metal used stays the same. How does the current in the wire depend on $l$ and $d$?

  • AIt is directly proportional to $l$ and inversely proportional to $d$.
  • BIt is directly proportional to $l$ and inversely proportional to $d^2$.
  • CIt is inversely proportional to $l$ and directly proportional to $d$.
  • DIt is inversely proportional to $l$ and directly proportional to $d^2$.

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