Factors on Which the Resistance of a Conductor Depends
Factors on Which the Resistance of a Conductor Depends: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Dependence of Resistance on Length of Conductor, Dependence of Resistance on Area of Cross-section, Dependence of Resistance on Nature of Material, Electrical Resistivity & Electrical Conductivity etc.
Important Questions on Factors on Which the Resistance of a Conductor Depends
The resistivity (ohm-metre) of four materials A, B, C and D are , , and respectively. Which of these materials has very high electric conductivity?

What is meant by electrical conductivity?

The electrical resistivity and electrical conductivity of a material is the same.

Explain the relation between electrical resistivity and conductivity?

The resistance of a wire of length is . If the area of cross-section of the wire is , calculate its electrical conductivity.

Two resistances are of same material and are having same length. If the ratio of their cross-sectional area is then what will be the ratio of their resistances?

Define resistivity.

How resistance depends upon cross section area?

What is the unit of specific resistance or resistivity?

Resistivity depends on which of the following?

Imagine you have a conductor. The cross sectional area of the conductor is increased by and the length of the conductior is made twice. If the initial resistance was R, what is the final resistance?
