Define resistivity. Write an expression for the resistivity of a substance. Give the meaning of each symbol which occurs in it.

By definitions the resistivity of a material of a conductor is the resistance offered by a unit length and unit cross-section of the conductor. It is intrinsic property of material.

The expression for the resistivity is



Where m = mass of the electron


N= number density of electron


E = charge on the electron


Ƭ = relaxation time.


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