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Which of the following wires made of same material will have higher resistance?

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Thin wire

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Thick wire

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Short wire

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A wire made of good conductors

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Solution

The correct option is A
Thin wire

The resistance of wire depends upon the length, area of cross section and the material of the wire. Lesser the area of cross section of a wire, more wiil be its resistance.

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