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Can you express the potential gradient in terms of specific resistance of the wire ? If yes, find the relation.

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Yes. Potential gradient,
`K=("potential difference applied (V)")/("length of wire"(l)),`,
i.e.,
`K = V/l = ((IR))/l = I/l(rho l//A) = (I rho)/A`
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