Write down an expression for the resistance of a metallic wire in terms of the resistivity ?

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R=PL/A
R=resistance
P=resistivity(read as rho)
L=length
A=area of crossection

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Write down an expression for the resistance of a metallic wire in terms of the resistivity ?

R=PL/A R=resistance P=resistivity(read as rho) L=length A=area of crossection

R=PL/A
R=resistance
P=resistivity(read as rho)
L=length
A=area of crossection