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Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow. Check FAQs
R=ρLconductorA
R - Electric Resistance?ρ - Resistivity?Lconductor - Length of Conductor?A - Cross-Sectional Area?

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Resistance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=ρLconductorA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=0.6Ω*mm350mm14mm²
Next Step Convert Units
R=0.0006Ω*m0.35m1.4E-5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=0.00060.351.4E-5
LAST Step Evaluate
R=15Ω

Resistance Formula Elements

Variables
Electric Resistance
Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistivity
Resistivity is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a conductor, measured by the degree to which it resists the flow of electric charge.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: Electric ResistivityUnit: Ω*mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Conductor
Length of Conductor is the distance between the two ends of a conductor through which electric current flows.
Symbol: Lconductor
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross-Sectional Area
Cross-Sectional Area is the area of a given cross-section of a conductor, which affects the flow of electric current through it.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Electric Resistance

​Go Resistance of Wire
R=ρLwireAwire
​Go Resistance on Stretching of Wire
R=ΩLwire2(Lf,wire)2
​Go Temperature Dependence of Resistance
R=Rref(1+α∆T)

Other formulas in Resistance category

​Go Equivalent Resistance in Parallel
Req,parallel=(1R+1Ω)-1
​Go Internal Resistance using Potentiometer
r=L-l2l2Ω
​Go Resistivity of Material
ρmaterial=2[Mass-e]n[Charge-e]2𝛕
​Go Equivalent Resistance in Series
Req, series=R+Ω

How to Evaluate Resistance?

Resistance evaluator uses Electric Resistance = (Resistivity*Length of Conductor)/Cross-Sectional Area to evaluate the Electric Resistance, Resistance formula is defined as a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit, which depends on the material of the conductor, its length, and its cross-sectional area, and is a fundamental property in understanding the behavior of electric circuits. Electric Resistance is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Resistance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resistance, enter Resistivity (ρ), Length of Conductor (Lconductor) & Cross-Sectional Area (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resistance

What is the formula to find Resistance?
The formula of Resistance is expressed as Electric Resistance = (Resistivity*Length of Conductor)/Cross-Sectional Area. Here is an example- 38.57143 = (0.0006*0.35)/1.4E-05.
How to calculate Resistance?
With Resistivity (ρ), Length of Conductor (Lconductor) & Cross-Sectional Area (A) we can find Resistance using the formula - Electric Resistance = (Resistivity*Length of Conductor)/Cross-Sectional Area.
What are the other ways to Calculate Electric Resistance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Electric Resistance-
  • Electric Resistance=Resistivity*Wire Length/Cross-Sectional Area of WireOpenImg
  • Electric Resistance=(Final Resistance*Wire Length^2)/((Final Length of Wire)^2)OpenImg
  • Electric Resistance=Resistance at Reference Temperature*(1+Temperature Coefficient of Resistance*Change in Temperature)OpenImg
Can the Resistance be negative?
Yes, the Resistance, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Resistance?
Resistance is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Resistance can be measured.
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