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A resistance is made by connecting two wires (series) of same material of radii 2 mm and 5 mm and length 8cm and 5 cm. A potential difference of 22V is applied to them. The potential difference on the longer wre is

A

15 V

B

18 V

C

16 V

D

20 V

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D
Apply Ohm.s law.
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