Wire A is twice as long as wire B but is otherwise identical. Both have the same potential difference between their ends. How do the currents flowing in these wires compare?

A. /A = 4/B
B. /A = 2/B
C. /A = /B
D. /A = (1/2)/B
E. /A = (1/4)/B
F. Other (specify)
T. It is impossible to say given the provided information.


D. /A = (1/2)/B

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