2) Resistivity is a property of a particular material and can be used to calculate the resistance of a sample. a) Provide an equation for calculating the resistivity of a material. b) Calculate the resistance of 50m roll of copper wire which has a cross sectional area of 5mm^2 if the resistivity of copper is 1.72 x 10^-8 ohm metres.

2) Resistivity is a property of a particular material and can be used to calculate the resistance of a sample. a) Provide an equation for calculating the resistivity of a material. b) Calculate the resistance of 50m roll of copper wire which has a cross sectional area of 5mm^2 if the resistivity of copper is 1.72 x 10^-8 ohm metres.

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Chapter27: Current And Resistance

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