Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon

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Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon

(a) its length

(b) its thickness

(c) its shape

(d) nature of the material

 

Answer

(d) Nature of the material

Electrical resistivity of any substance depends upon the nature of the material.

Silver has low electrical resistivity while plastic has very high electrical resistivity.

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