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The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to its:
ALength
BTemperature
CArea of cross-section
DResistivity
✓ Correct Answer: C — Area of cross-section
Resistance R is calculated as resistivity times length divided by area; thus, a larger area reduces the resistance.
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