Two copper wires are of the same length, but one is thicker than the other.
Which wire will have more specific resistance?

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Solution

Specific resistance does not depend on the cross section of the wire, it is the property of the material. So both the wires will have the same specific resistance.

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Two copper wires are of the same length, but one is thicker than the other.Which wire will have more specific resistance?

Specific resistance does not depend on the cross section of the wire, it is the property of the material. So both the wires will have the same specific resistance.

Two copper wires are of the same length, but one is thicker than the other.
Which wire will have more specific resistance?