A constant potential difference is maintained between the ends of a conductor having non-uniform cross-section. Which of the following quantities will not change along the length of the conductor?
electric field
resistance
current
drift speed
A
electric field
B
current
C
drift speed
D
resistance
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The correct option is D current As this conductor bears the different resistance at different point, so, we can treat it as a branch containing many resistances connected in series. And in series circuit current does not change.
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