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What is electrical resistivity and how is it commonly represented?
Electrical resistivity is an intrinsic property that quantifies how strongly a given material opposes the flow of electric current. It is commonly represented by ($\rho$) in $\Omega\cdot m$.
Define electrical conductivity and its common representation.
Electrical conductivity is the reciprocal of electrical resistivity, and measures a material's ability to conduct an electric current. It is commonly represented by ($\sigma$) in S/m.
How is resistance between the opposite parallel faces of a solid cube of material related to resistivity?
The resistance between the opposite parallel faces of a solid cube of material is related to resistivity as $R = \rho \times \frac{l}{A}$, where $R$ is the resistance, $\rho$ is the resistivity, $l$ is the length of the conductor in m, and $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the conductor in $m^2$.
What does a low resistivity indicate about a material?
A low resistivity indicates a material that readily allows the movement of electric charge.
Explain the concept of conductance and provide its relation to conductivity.
Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance and is represented by ($G = \frac{1}{R}$). Conductivity ($\sigma$) is related to conductance as $\sigma = \frac{1}{\rho}$.
Test your knowledge on conducting materials with this quiz covering resistivity, conductivity, temperature effects, resistance temperature coefficient, classification of conducting materials, and superconductivity.
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