According to Joule's law, if the potential difference across a conductor having a material of specific resistance remains constant, then the heat produced in the conductor is directly proportional to
  • A$\rho $
  • B${\rho ^2}$
  • C$\frac{1}{{\sqrt \rho }}$
  • D$\frac{1}{\rho }$
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