Two resistors are made out of the same material but have different dimensions, as shown in the figures. The current through these two resistors is in the directions shown. What is the ratio of the resistances of the two wires RA/RB ? LL 2L 2L 2L (A) (B)

Two resistors are made out of the same material but have different dimensions, as shown in the figures. The current through these two resistors is in the directions shown. What is the ratio of the resistances of the two wires RA/RB ? LL 2L 2L 2L (A) (B)

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

Section21.2: Resistance And Ohm’s Law

Problem 21.2QQ

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Two resistors are made out of the same material but have different
dimensions, as shown in the figures. The current through these two
resistors is in the directions shown. What is the ratio of the resistances of
the two wires RA/RB ?
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