Two conductors P and Q have straight-line V–I graphs that pass through the origin

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Two conductors P and Q have straight-line V–I graphs that pass through the origin. The graph for P is steeper than that for Q. Which conductor has the greater resistance? Give a brief reason.

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