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    A metallic wire having resistivity ρ is cut into four equal parts. The resistivity of each part is:
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    A metallic wire having resistivity ρ is cut into four equal parts. The resistivity of each part is:

    A.

    ρ/2

    B.

    ρ/4

    C.

    ρ

    D.


    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (C) ρ.

    The resistivity (ρ) of a material is an intrinsic property of the material and does not depend on its shape, size, or dimensions. When a metallic wire is cut into four equal parts:

    1. Resistivity (ρ): It remains constant because it depends only on the material of the wire, not its length or cross-sectional area.
    2. Resistance (R): Resistance is given by:

    R=ρLAR=ρ \frac{L}{A}​​

      • When the wire is cut into four equal parts, the length of each part (L′) becomes one-fourth of the original length (L/4).
      • Resistance for each part will reduce proportionally, but the resistivity (ρ) remains unchanged.

    Key Concept:

    • Resistivity (ρ): Depends only on the material and its temperature.
    • Resistance (R): Depends on dimensions (length and cross-sectional area) and the resistivity.

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