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WAEC Physics 2021 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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49. Which of the following factors is not among those that determine the resistance of a wire?

  • A. Its massCorrect
  • B. Its cross-sectional area
  • C. Its length
  • D. Its material

Explanation

Resistance R=ρl/A depends on the wire's length, cross-sectional area and resistivity (material) — not directly on its mass.

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