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    The resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to:
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    The resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to:

    A.

    Potential difference applied across the conductor

    B.

    Length of the conductor

    C.

    Area of a cross section of the conductor

    D.

    Current flowing thorugh the conductor

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (B) Length of the conductor.
    The resistance (R) of a conductor depends on its material, length, and cross-sectional area as given by the formula:
    R=ρLAR=ρ \frac{L}{A}​​
    Where:
    · R = Resistance
    · ρ = Resistivity of the material
    · L = Length of the conductor
    · A = Cross-sectional area of the conductor
    Key Details:
    1. Direct Proportionality:
    · Resistance is directly proportional to the length (L) of the conductor. If the length increases, the resistance increases.
    2. Inverse Proportionality:
    · Resistance is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area (A). A larger area allows more current to flow, reducing resistance.
    3. Material Dependency:
    · The resistivity (ρ) depends on the conductor's material.
    4. Incorrect Options:
    · Potential difference applied across the conductor: Resistance is independent of the applied potential difference.
    · Area of cross-section of the conductor: Resistance is inversely proportional to the area, not directly.
    · Current flowing through the conductor: Resistance does not depend on the current.

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