Question

Potential gradient is defined as

(a) Fall of potential per unit length of the wire

(b) Fall of potential per unit area of the wire

(b) Fall of potential per unit area of the wire

(d) Potential at any one end of the wire

Answer

(a) Fall of potential per unit length of the wire

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