The figure shows a conductor of resistance 8 Ω connected in a circuit in the circular shape. Of these, which gives minimum resistance? Justify your answer.

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The second diagram gives minimum resistance as the resistance is directly proportional to length; in the second diagram the electrons have to travel through less resistance as the distance between A and B is less.

The figure shows a conductor of resistance 8 Ω connected in a circuit in the circular shape.Of these, which gives minimum resistance? Justify your answer.

The figure shows a conductor of resistance 8 Ω connected in a circuit in the circular shape.

Of these, which gives minimum resistance? Justify your answer.