A rectangular block of metal of resistivity has dimensions

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A rectangular block of metal of resistivity ρ\rho has dimensions d×2d×3dd\times2d\times3d. A potential difference VV is applied between two opposite faces of the block. (1) To which two faces of the block should the potential difference VV be applied to give the maximum current density? What is the maximum current density? (2) To which two faces of the block should the potential difference VV be applied to give the maximum current? What is this maximum current?

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