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The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to its :

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Area of cross-section
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Length
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Specific resistance
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Density
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Solution

The correct option is A Area of cross-section
Resistance of the conductor R=ρLA RLA
Resistance of the conductor is proportional to the length of wire and inversely proportional to the area of cross-section.

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