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A metallic conductor of irregular cross-section is as shown in the figure. A constant potential difference is applied across the ends (1) and (2). Then :

A

the current at the cross-section P equals the current at the cross-section Q

B

the electric field intensity at P is less than that at Q.

C

the rate of heat generated per unit time per unit length at Q is greater than that at P

D

the number of electrons crossing per unit area of cross-section at P is less than that at Q.

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