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On which of the following factors does the resistivity of a material depend ?

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Correct Answer: Option D
The resistivity $$ \rho $$ of a material depends on multiple factors, and all of the mentioned options contribute to it:

Resistance of the conductor: The resistivity is directly related to the resistance through the formula $$ R = \rho \frac{L}{A} $$, where $$ R $$ is the resistance, $$ \rho $$ is the resistivity, $$ L $$) is the length of the conductor, and $$ A $$ is the area of the conductor section.
Area of the conductor section: The area of the conductor section $$( A )$$ is present in the denominator of the resistance formula. As the area increases, the resistance decreases, and vice versa.
Length of the conductor: The length of the conductor $$( L )$$ is also present in the numerator of the resistance formula. As the length increases, the resistance increases, and vice versa.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: All of the above.
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Awais Ahmed
Awais Ahmed 2 years ago
It is dependent on nature of material.
Dhamma Kakde
Dhamma Kakde 3 years ago
wrong answer because resistivity depend upon 1.TEMPRATURE 2. PRESSURE 3.TYPE OF MATERIAL

Vaibhav Bagul
Vaibhav Bagul 6 years ago
What is the full form of CRO
Mukul Sharma
Mukul Sharma 6 years ago
This is not right because resistivity is a bulk property so it doesnt depends on any physical quantity
Mukul Sharma
Mukul Sharma 6 years ago
This is wrong because resistivity is a bulk property so it doesn't depends on any physical quantity