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A metal rod of length 10 cm and a rectangular cross-section of `1 cm xx 1/2 cm` is connected to a battery across opposite faces. The resistance will be:

A

maximum when the battery is connected across `1 cm xx 1/2 cm` faces.

B

maximum when the battery is connected across `10 cm xx 1cm` faces.

C

maximum when the battery is connected across `10 cm xx 1/2 cm`.

D

The same irrespective of the three faces?

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