A uniform cylindrical wire of length and radius is connected to a direct-current source. When a potential difference of is applied across its ends, a steady current of flows through it. Taking , what is the resistivity of the material of the wire?
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The resistivity of the material of the wire is .
Using Ohm's law (), the wire's resistance is . Substituting this resistance, the wire length (), and the circular area () into yields .
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Relationship between resistance, potential difference, current, and material resistivity.