Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 31
9702Resistance and resistivity
A copper wire is 6.4 m long and has a resistance of 0.92 Ω. The resistivity of copper is 1.8 × 10⁻⁸ Ω m. What is the diameter of the wire?
- A5.7 × 10⁻⁵ m
- B1.0 × 10⁻⁴ m
- C4.0 × 10⁻⁴ m
- D7.1 × 10⁻⁴ m
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Correct answer: C. 4.0 × 10⁻⁴ m
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