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The resistance will be least in a wire with dimensions:

A

`L/3 , 3A`

B

`L/2, 2A`

C

`3L,A`

D

`L,A`

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To determine which wire has the least resistance based on the given dimensions, we can use the formula for resistance: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} \] where: - \( R \) is the resistance, - \( \rho \) is the resistivity of the material, - \( L \) is the length of the wire, - \( A \) is the cross-sectional area of the wire. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the relationship between resistance, length, and area**: - From the formula, we see that resistance \( R \) is directly proportional to the length \( L \) and inversely proportional to the area \( A \). This means that if the length increases, the resistance increases, and if the area increases, the resistance decreases. 2. **Analyze the options**: - We need to evaluate the resistance for each option based on the given dimensions. 3. **Calculate resistance for each option**: - **Option 1**: Length \( L/3 \), Area \( 3A \) \[ R_1 = \frac{\rho (L/3)}{3A} = \frac{\rho L}{9A} \] - **Option 2**: Length \( L/2 \), Area \( 2A \) \[ R_2 = \frac{\rho (L/2)}{2A} = \frac{\rho L}{4A} \] - **Option 3**: Length \( 3L \), Area \( A \) \[ R_3 = \frac{\rho (3L)}{A} = \frac{3\rho L}{A} \] - **Option 4**: Length \( L \), Area \( A \) \[ R_4 = \frac{\rho L}{A} \] 4. **Compare the calculated resistances**: - From the calculations: - \( R_1 = \frac{\rho L}{9A} \) - \( R_2 = \frac{\rho L}{4A} \) - \( R_3 = \frac{3\rho L}{A} \) - \( R_4 = \frac{\rho L}{A} \) 5. **Determine the least resistance**: - The smallest value among \( R_1, R_2, R_3, R_4 \) is \( R_1 \) since \( \frac{\rho L}{9A} < \frac{\rho L}{4A} < \frac{3\rho L}{A} < \frac{\rho L}{A} \). 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the resistance will be least in the wire with dimensions \( L/3 \) and \( 3A \). ### Final Answer: The resistance will be least in a wire with dimensions \( L/3 \) and \( 3A \) (Option 1).

To determine which wire has the least resistance based on the given dimensions, we can use the formula for resistance: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} \] where: - \( R \) is the resistance, - \( \rho \) is the resistivity of the material, - \( L \) is the length of the wire, ...
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