Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

A wire has a circular cross-section with constant area throughout its length. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe resistance of the wire is directly proportional to its cross-sectional area and inversely proportional to its diameter.
  • BThe resistance of the wire is directly proportional to its cross-sectional area and inversely proportional to its length.
  • CThe resistance of the wire is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area.
  • DThe resistance of the wire is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its diameter.

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