Let $A$ be the cross-sectional area and $\rho$ be the specific resistance (resistivity) of a potentiometer wire. If $I$ is the current passing through the wire,then the potential gradient along the length of the wire is

  • A
    $\frac{I}{\rho A}$
  • B
    $\frac{I A}{\rho}$
  • C
    $I A \rho$
  • D
    $\frac{I \rho}{A}$

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