Question

define electrical conductivity and give its dimensions.

Answer 1

Electrical conductivity is the measure of the amount of electrical current a material can carry or it's ability to carry a current. Electrical conductivity is also known as specific conductance. Conductivity is an intrinsic property of a material.

Units of Electrical Conductivity

Electrical conductivity is denoted by the symbol σ and has SI units of siemens per meter (S/m).