Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsElectric Current in Conductors
For a cylindrical conductor, the product of its resistivity and conductivity depends upon
Options
- Amaterial
- Bcross-sectional area
- Ctemperature
- Dno physical parameters, being identically equal to 1
Correct answer
D. no physical parameters, being identically equal to 1
Step-by-step solution
Resistivity is denoted by and conductivity is denoted by . By definition, conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity, i.e., = 1 . The product of resistivity and conductivity is = 1 = 1 . Since the product is a dimensionless constant equal to 1 , it does not depend on any physical parameters such as material, cross-sectional area, or temperature.