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Practical - Resistivity

How to find this material property from a series of measurements.

  1. Measuring the Resistivity of Wire

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1. Measuring the Resistivity of Wire

Resistivity is a material property that can be measured by recording the resistance of various lengths of wire of a known cross section. Make sure that you only connect the circuit for a short time to minimise any heating effects of the current.

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