Resistivity Flashcards
1
Q
What is Resistivity?
A
A measure of how much a material resists an electrical current flowing through it - doesn’t depend on size or shape
2
Q
What affects resistance?
A
Material, length, area
3
Q
What is the equation for resistivity?
A
Resistivity = (resistance x area)/length
4
Q
What are the units for Resistivity?
A
ohms meter
Om
O being Ohms
