How does the resistance of a wire vary with its cross-sectional area?

  • A
    It is directly proportional to the cross-sectional area.
  • B
    It is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area.
  • C
    It is independent of the cross-sectional area.
  • D
    It is proportional to the square of the cross-sectional area.

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