Two wires X and Y give the following readings: Wire X Voltage (V): 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 Current
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Problem
Two wires X and Y give the following readings:
Wire X
Voltage (V): 1.5, 3.0, 4.5
Current (A): 0.30, 0.60, 0.90
Wire Y
Voltage (V): 1.5, 3.0, 4.5
Current (A): 0.20, 0.40, 0.60
Straight-line V–I graphs are obtained for both wires. What is the ratio of their resistances RY:RX?
(a) 2:3
(b) 3:2
(c) 1:1
(d) 2:1