A resistor composed of a material with resistivity ρ, length…
A resistor composed of a material with resistivity ρ, length L, and cross-sectional area A is connected in a circuit with a battery of voltage ε. (Note that we do not show the orientation of the poles of the battery.) The voltage on the left side of the resistor is VA, the voltage on the right side of the resistor is VB, and VA > VB. Which of the following statements about this circuit is FALSE?