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- Dictionaryresistivity/ˌriːzɪˈstɪvɪti/
noun
- 1. a measure of the resisting power of a specified material to the flow of an electric current.
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Jun 25, 2024 · Resistivity, electrical resistance of a conductor of unit cross-sectional area and unit length. A characteristic property of each material, resistivity is useful in comparing various materials on the basis of their ability to conduct electric currents. High resistivity designates poor conductors.
Simply resistivity or Electrical resistivity is the resistance of the flow of current from one end to the other in a material. Learn more about resistivity formula and related solved examples.
Electrical resistivity (also called volume resistivity or specific electrical resistance) is a fundamental specific property of a material that measures its electrical resistance or how strongly it resists electric current. A low resistivity indicates a material that readily allows electric current.
Jul 9, 2024 · The resistivity of a material is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electrical current. The symbol for resistivity is the lowercase Greek letter rho, \(\rho\), and resistivity is the reciprocal of electrical conductivity: \[\rho = \dfrac{1}{\sigma}.\] The unit of resistivity in SI units is the ohm-meter \((\Omega \cdot m\).
Resistivity is a property that describes the extent to which a material opposes the flow of electric current through it. It is a property of the material itself (not the size or shape of the sample), usually depends on temperature and may depend on other quantities such as pressure.
Review the key terms, equations, and skills related to current, resistance, and resistivity, including how to find the current direction and what resistance depends on.
Resistivity Summary. We have seen in this tutorial about resistivity, that resistivity is the property of a material or conductor that indicates how well the material conducts electrical current.
