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The resistivity of a wire is `rho,` its volume is `3m ^(3)` and resistance is `3 Omega,` then its length will be

A

`(3)/(rho)`

B

`(3)/(sqrtrho)`

C

`(sqrt3)/(rho)`

D

`(rho)/(sqrt3)`

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To find the length of the wire given its resistivity, volume, and resistance, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between resistance, resistivity, length, and area. The resistance \( R \) of a wire can be expressed using the formula: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} \] where: - \( R \) = resistance (in ohms) - \( \rho \) = resistivity of the material (in ohm-meters) - \( L \) = length of the wire (in meters) - \( A \) = cross-sectional area of the wire (in square meters) ### Step 2: Express the volume of the wire in terms of area and length. The volume \( V \) of the wire can be expressed as: \[ V = A \times L \] Given that the volume of the wire is \( 3 \, m^3 \), we can write: \[ 3 = A \times L \] From this, we can express the area \( A \) in terms of length \( L \): \[ A = \frac{3}{L} \] ### Step 3: Substitute the expression for area into the resistance formula. Now, substitute \( A \) into the resistance formula: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{\frac{3}{L}} = \frac{\rho L^2}{3} \] Given that the resistance \( R \) is \( 3 \, \Omega \), we can set up the equation: \[ 3 = \frac{\rho L^2}{3} \] ### Step 4: Solve for \( L^2 \). To isolate \( L^2 \), multiply both sides by \( 3 \): \[ 9 = \rho L^2 \] Now, rearranging gives: \[ L^2 = \frac{9}{\rho} \] ### Step 5: Solve for \( L \). Taking the square root of both sides, we find: \[ L = \sqrt{\frac{9}{\rho}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{\rho}} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the length of the wire \( L \) is: \[ L = \frac{3}{\sqrt{\rho}} \] ---
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