Resistivity
The resistivity of different metals is determined by finding the resistance of wires of a known diameter as a function of their length. It is also shown that the resistance of a wire of fixed length is inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area.
Grade Level: College
Subject: Physics
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Resistivity Experiment
Discover the relationship between the resistance of a wire and its length, diameter, and the resistivity of the metal.
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