Factors on Which the Resistance of a Conductor Depends

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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

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The resistivity (ohm-metre) of four materials A, B, C and D are 6.84×10-8, 1.62×10-85.20×10-8 and 2.63×10-8 respectively. Which of these materials has very high electric conductivity?

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What is meant by electrical conductivity?

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

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Explain the relation between electrical resistivity and conductivity?

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The resistance of a wire of length 10 m is 2 Ω. If the area of cross-section of the wire is 2×10-7 m2, calculate its electrical conductivity.

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Two resistances are of same material and are having same length. If the ratio of their cross-sectional area is 2:11 then what will be the ratio of their resistances?

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How resistance depends upon cross section area?

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What is the unit of specific resistance or resistivity?

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Resistivity depends on which of the following?

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Imagine you have a conductor. The cross sectional area of the conductor is increased by 2 and the length of the conductior is made twice. If the initial resistance was R, what is the final resistance?