Q. The resistance will be least in a wire with dimension

A) $L/2,2A$
B) $2L,\ A$
C) $L,\ A$
D) None of these
Explanation

(a) $R = \frac{\rho l}{A}\ or\ R \propto l/A.$ Thus, resistance is least in a wire of length $L/2$ and area of cross-section $2A$

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