Practice Cross-Sectional Area (A) - 5.2.6.1 | Electricity and Magnetism | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
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5.2.6.1 - Cross-Sectional Area (A)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the effect of increasing the cross-sectional area of a wire on the current it can carry?

💡 Hint: Think about how a larger pipe carries more water.

Question 2

Easy

What unit is used to measure resistance?

💡 Hint: It's named after a famous scientist.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What happens to resistance when the cross-sectional area of a wire increases?

  • Resistance increases
  • Resistance decreases
  • Resistance stays the same

💡 Hint: Think about how it could affect water flow in a pipe.

Question 2

True or False: The thicker a wire, the more current it can carry without overheating.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what happens when you use too thin a wire.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a wire with a resistivity of 2 × 10^-8 Ω·m has a length of 10 m and a cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm², what will be its resistance?

💡 Hint: Use the appropriate unit conversions before calculation.

Question 2

Discuss how selecting the correct wire gauge impacts efficiency in an electrical system, particularly in renewable energy applications.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of energy efficiency in today's technology.

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