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The property of a conductor which it opposes the flow of current is known as?


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Resistance

  • The property of a conductor which it opposes the flow of current is known as resistance.
  • It is measured in ohmΩ.

Formula of resistance

R=ρlA

Here, R is the resistance, ρis the resistivity, l is the length, and A is the area of cross section.

Hence, the answer is resistance.


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