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
• C. Fall of potential between two ends of the wire
• D. Potential at any one end of the wire

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Fall of potential per unit length of the wire

Answer 2

Potential gradient $= \frac{\text{Potential difference }}{\text{Length}}$