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Define resistivity. State its SI unit. On what factors resistivity depends? Write resistivity range for metals and insulators. |
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Answer» Resistivity (ρ): It can be defined as the resistance of a conducting material per unit length with unit area of cross- section. Its SI unit is ohm-metre (Ωm). The resistivity of a material depends on its nature and the temperature of the conductor, but not on its shape and size. Range of resistivity for metals = 10-8 – 10-6 Ωm For insulators = 1012 - 1020 Ωm |
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