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On what factors does the resistance of conductor depends ?

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The resistance of a conductor is dependent on the following factors:

  • Length: Resistance is directly proportional to the length of the conductor. So as the length increases the value of resistance increases.
  • Cross-sectional area: Resistance is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the conductor. So as the cross-sectional area increases the value of resistance decreases.
  • Resistivity: Resistance depends upon resistivity which is a proportionality constant and depends on the nature of substance and temperature. It is inversely proportional to resistance.
  • Temperature: As the temperature increases, the value of resistivity increases and so resistance increases.

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