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Assertion : If a current flows through a wire of non-uniform cross-section, potential difference per unit length of wire is same throughout the length of wire.
Reason : Current through the wire is same at all cross-sections.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason Is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason Is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion Is correct, but Reason Is Incorrect

D

Assertion Is incorrect, but Reason Is correct

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D
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