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Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them. Check FAQs
ρ=RAl
ρ - Resistivity?R - Resistance?A - Electrode Cross-sectional Area?l - Distance between Electrodes?

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1.7E-5Edit=0.0001Edit10Edit59.4Edit
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Resistivity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρ=RAl
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρ=0.0001Ω1059.4m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρ=0.00011059.4
Next Step Evaluate
ρ=1.7003367003367E-05Ω*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρ=1.7E-5Ω*m

Resistivity Formula Elements

Variables
Resistivity
Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: Electric ResistivityUnit: Ω*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistance
Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Its S.I unit is ohm.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electrode Cross-sectional Area
The Electrode Cross-sectional Area is the size of the electrodes used in an electrolytic cell.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance between Electrodes
The Distance between Electrodes is the separation between two parallel electrodes.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Resistivity

​Go Resistivity given Specific Conductance
ρ=1kconductance

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How to Evaluate Resistivity?

Resistivity evaluator uses Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes to evaluate the Resistivity, The Resistivity formula is defined as electrical resistance of a conductor of unit cross-sectional area and unit length. Resistivity is denoted by ρ symbol.

How to evaluate Resistivity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resistivity, enter Resistance (R), Electrode Cross-sectional Area (A) & Distance between Electrodes (l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resistivity

What is the formula to find Resistivity?
The formula of Resistivity is expressed as Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes. Here is an example- 1.7E-5 = 0.000101*10/59.4.
How to calculate Resistivity?
With Resistance (R), Electrode Cross-sectional Area (A) & Distance between Electrodes (l) we can find Resistivity using the formula - Resistivity = Resistance*Electrode Cross-sectional Area/Distance between Electrodes.
What are the other ways to Calculate Resistivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Resistivity-
  • Resistivity=1/Specific ConductanceOpenImg
Can the Resistivity be negative?
Yes, the Resistivity, measured in Electric Resistivity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Resistivity?
Resistivity is usually measured using the Ohm Meter[Ω*m] for Electric Resistivity. Ohm Centimeter[Ω*m], Ohm Inch[Ω*m], Microhm Centimeter[Ω*m] are the few other units in which Resistivity can be measured.
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