Two pieces of conductor of same material and of equal length are connected in series with a cell. One of the two pieces has cross- sectional area double that of the other.
Which one of the following statements is correct in this regard?

Question

Two pieces of conductor of same material and of equal length are connected in series with a cell. One of the two pieces has cross- sectional area double that of the other.

Which one of the following statements is correct in this regard?

Accepted Answer

(D) Same amount of electric current would pass through both the pieces producing more heat in the thinner one.

Answer

(A) The thicker one will allow stronger current to pass through it.

Answer

(B) The thinner one would allow stronger current to pass through it.

Answer

(C) Same amount of electric current would pass through both the pieces producing more heat in the thicker one.