Stretching a Wire and Resistivity – Rankers Physics

Relation between Current and Drift Velocity: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): As a wire is stretched to four times its length, its resistivity becomes four times, such that resistance also increases. Reason (R): \( R = \frac{\rho A}{l} \) where symbols have their usual meaning.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Relation between Current and Drift Velocity. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Assertion (A) is false because resistivity is an intrinsic property of the material and does not change with stretching, only resistance changes. Reason (R) is false because the correct formula for resistance is \( R = \frac{\rho l}{A} \).

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