Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon

(a) its length.

(b) its thickness.

(c) its shape.

(d) nature of the material.

 

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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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