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Physics Current Electricity Specific, Equivalent, Electric Resistance and Resistivity MCQ (Single Correct)

The resistivity of a wire

A
Increases with the length of the wire
B
Decreases with the area of cross-section
C
Decreases with the length and increases with the cross-section of wire
D
None of the above statement is correct

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The correct answer is:
D

Resistivity is the property of the material. It does not depend upon size and shape.

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