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Circuit 1 and circuit 2 consists of resistor R1 and R2 respectively. These resistors have same resistivity and thickness. Length of R1 > length of R2. If same voltage is applied across the circuits, which circuit has more current?

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Circuit 1
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Circuit 2
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Equal currents
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Solution

The correct option is A Circuit 1
Resistance is given by:
R=ρlA
where:
R: Resistance
l: Length of the wire
A: Area of the cross-section of wire
ρ: Resistivity of the material.

The resistors have the same material and thickness. Hence,
Rl

Length of circuit 1 is more, so is it's resistance.

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