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Current flowing in two wires A and B of the same length is same when the same potential difference is applied across them. If conductivity of A is n times to that of B, then calculate the ratio of radii of cross section of the two wires.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the ratio of the radii of two wires A and B, given that the current flowing through them is the same when the same potential difference is applied, and the conductivity of wire A is n times that of wire B. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Relationship between Conductivity and Resistance**: - Conductivity (\( \sigma \)) is related to resistivity (\( \rho \)) by the formula: \[ \sigma = \frac{1}{\rho} ...
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