If the resistivity of a potentiometer wire is $\rho$ and the area of cross-section is $A$,then what will be the potential gradient along the wire,given that a current $I$ flows through it?

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

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