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WAEC Physics 2012 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The resistivity ρ of a material of length l, cross-sectional area A, resistance R, is given by the equation

  • A. A. ρ = RA/lCorrect
  • B. B. ρ = l/RA
  • C. C. ρ = Rl/A
  • D. D. ρ = R/Al

Explanation

Resistivity ρ = RA/l, where R is resistance, A is cross-sectional area and l is length.

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