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The specific resistance of a material of wire changes as `rho = rho_(0)x` along the length of the conductor whose area of cross section is constant and equal to A. Here x is the distance of point on conductor from one end of the wire. Calculate its electric resistance. (Given the length of the wire is L)

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To solve the problem of calculating the electric resistance of a wire with a varying specific resistance, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Problem**: The specific resistance (resistivity) of the wire varies along its length as given by the equation \( \rho = \rho_0 x \), where \( x \) is the distance from one end of the wire. The area of cross-section \( A \) is constant, and the total length of the wire is \( L \). 2. **Define a Small Element**: Consider a small element of the wire of length \( dx \) at a distance \( x \) from one end. The resistance \( dR \) of this small element can be expressed using the formula for resistance: \[ ...
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