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Let $A$ be the cross-sectional area and $\rho$ be the specific resistance of a potentiometer wire. If $I$ is the current passing through the wire, then the potential gradient along the length of the wire is
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (06 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\frac{I}{\rho A}$
  • B $\frac{I A}{\rho}$
  • C $I A \rho$
  • D $\frac{I \rho}{A}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\frac{I \rho}{A}$
Potential gradient $=$ Potential difference per unit length . So,
$k=\frac{V}{L}=\frac{I R}{L}=\frac{I(\rho L / A)}{L}=\frac{I \rho}{A}$

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