66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2020

‘Ohm-metre’ is unit of :

aResistance
bConductance
cResistivity✓ Correct
dCharge
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

Electrical resistivity indicates the ability of a substance to oppose the flow of electric current. Substances with low resistivity allow electric current to pass easily. Its SI unit is ohm-metre ($\Omega \cdot$m). Electrical resistivity: $(\rho) = R \frac{A}{l}$ where—

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