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Discussion Forum : Chemical Engineering Basics - Section 1 (Q.No. 17)
17.
Resistance of an electrical conductor is proportional to its (where, l = length and A = cross-sectional area of the conductor)
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Rathi said:
1 decade ago
Resistance is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to area.
R ∝ l/A.
R = ρl/A.
Here ρ is electrical resistivity.
R ∝ l/A.
R = ρl/A.
Here ρ is electrical resistivity.
Arain said:
1 decade ago
The answer should be "B" as resistance increases with length but decreases with cross sectional area.
Anil said:
1 decade ago
Resistance is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to area.
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