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Specific resistance of a wire depends on the

A

Length of the wire

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Area of cross-section of the wire

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Resistance of the wire

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Material of the wire

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Solution

The correct option is C Material of the wire
The resistivity or specific resistance of a material is an intensive property and depend only on material and temperature.

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