Practice mode Current Electricity

What is the SI unit of resistivity?

Correct answer D. Ω m

Explanation

From R = ρL/A, resistivity ρ = RA/L, so its unit is Ω × m² / m = Ω m. It is a property of the material, not of a particular wire's dimensions.

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