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Specific resistance of a wire depends on its

A

mass

B

length

C

area of cross-section

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
Specific resistance depends only on the material of the wire.
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    A
    varies with its length
    B
    varies with its cross-section
    C
    varies with its mass
    D
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    A
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    B
    `(3)/(sqrtrho)`
    C
    `(1)/(rho) sqrt3`
    D
    `rho sqrt((1)/(3))`

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    A
    length
    B
    area of cross-section
    C
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    D
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