Question

Define resistivity and specific resistance

Answer 1

Specific Resistance is the inherent property of a material… It is defined as “ the resistance offered per unit length and unit cross sectional area of that material when a known quantity of voltage is applied at its end”… Mathematically specific resistance is given by, p=(RA)/L.

The amount of resistance of a conductor of a unit length and and a unit area of cross section is specific resistance or resistivity. ... Whereas a resistance is a property of conductor which determines the quantity of current that passes through it when a potential difference is applied across it.

Answer 2

Answer: Specific resistance is defined as the resistance offered per unit length and unit cross-sectional area when a known amount of voltage is applied.