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6 V battery is connected to the terminals of the three-metre long wire of uniform thickness and resistance of 100 Ω. The difference of potential between two points on the wire separated by a distance of 50 cm will be
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Options:
  • A 1.5 V
  • B 3.0 V
  • C 1.0 V
  • D 2.0 V
Solution:
1137 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1.0 V
R

For 300 cm, R =100 Ω

For 50 cm, R'=100300×50=503 Ω

IR=6

IR'=6R×R'=6100×503=1 V

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