Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

Identify the incorrect statement(s) from the following in the context of an electric current flowing through a conductor.

(A) The electrons suffer collisions with heavy fixed ions in the conductor
(B) The resistance of the given conductor depends on its temperature
(C) Resistance and resistivity both depend on the dimensions of the conductor
(D) When a potential difference V is applied across the conductor then V = IR

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (C) only

(B) only

(C) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (C) only

(A) The electrons suffer collisions with heavy fixed ions in the conductor (Correct)
(B) The resistance of the given conductor depends on its temperature (Correct)
(C) Resistance and resistivity both depend on the dimensions of the conductor (Incorrect)
(D) When a potential difference V is applied across the conductor then V = IR (Correct)