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ICSEClass 10PhysicsCurrent Electricity01 Mark2024 Easy

QQuestion

The specific resistance of a wire depends on:

(a) its length

(b) the material of the wire

(c) its cross-sectional area

(d) its radius

Exam-ready answer • 01 Mark

Answer

(b) the material of the wire

Explanation:

Specific resistance is a property of the material and, at a given temperature, does not depend on the dimensions of the wire.

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