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What factors does the resistance of a conductor depend on?
What factors does the resistance of a conductor depend on?
Length, area of cross-section, and the nature of its material
What is the formula that combines the relationship between resistance, length, and area of cross-section?
What is the formula that combines the relationship between resistance, length, and area of cross-section?
R = ρ l A
What is the relationship between the resistance of a uniform metallic conductor, its length, and area of cross-section?
What is the relationship between the resistance of a uniform metallic conductor, its length, and area of cross-section?
Resistance is directly proportional to length (l) and inversely proportional to the area of cross-section (A).
What is the resistivity range for metals and alloys?
What is the resistivity range for metals and alloys?
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What is the SI unit of resistivity?
What is the SI unit of resistivity?
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Why are alloys commonly used in electrical heating devices?
Why are alloys commonly used in electrical heating devices?
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