Hat is the potential difference between X and 65cm mark in the circuit

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Homework Statement


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The wire XY in the circuit is made of a material of high resistivity and uniform area of cross-section. What is the potential difference between X and 65cm mark in the circuit?

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The Attempt at a Solution



[tex]\frac{65}{100} \times 2 = 1.3V[/tex]

Is this correct?
 
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i think 2 x 65/165 if not misunderstood, the whole length 165 cm.
 
The length of the wire is 100cm. and on that wire the mark is 65cm. Is my answer correct?