The resistivity or specific resistance of a wire depends upon its _______.
A
Length
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B
Mass
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C
Material
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D
Area of cross-section
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Solution
The correct option is C Material The resistivity is a property of the material of the substance and not the dimensions like length, cross section or volume or mass of the material.
Resistivity depends on the nature of material of the substance.