Q9 / 256 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Current Electricity

The resistance of a straight conductor does not depend on its

  • A
    length
  • B
    temperature
  • C
    material
  • Correct answer
    D
    shape of cross-section

Solution

Resistance of a conductor

R=ρlA        ...(i)

As ρ depends on the material,

so R depends on the material.

According to the given formula in Eq.(i), it depends on length. Moreover resistance ∝temperature.

If R0= resistance of conductor at 0° C,

Rt= resistance of conductor at t°C,

and a,β= temperature coefficient of resistance, then

Rt=R01+αt+βt2

The resistance of a straight conductor does not depend on shape of cross-section.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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