Resistivity of Material Formula

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Resistivity of Material is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current, dependent on the material's properties and temperature. Check FAQs
ρmaterial=2[Mass-e]n[Charge-e]2𝛕
ρmaterial - Resistivity of Material?n - Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume?𝛕 - Relaxation Time?[Mass-e] - Mass of electron?[Charge-e] - Charge of electron?

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393.2068Edit=29.1E-313.6E+9Edit1.6E-1920.05Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ρmaterial=2[Mass-e]n[Charge-e]2𝛕
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ρmaterial=2[Mass-e]3.6E+9[Charge-e]20.05s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ρmaterial=29.1E-31kg3.6E+91.6E-19C20.05s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ρmaterial=29.1E-313.6E+91.6E-1920.05
Next Step Evaluate
ρmaterial=0.393206780657911Ω*m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ρmaterial=393.206780657911Ω*mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ρmaterial=393.2068Ω*mm

Resistivity of Material Formula Elements

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Resistivity of Material
Resistivity of Material is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current, dependent on the material's properties and temperature.
Symbol: ρmaterial
Measurement: Electric ResistivityUnit: Ω*mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume
Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume is the quantity of free charge carriers available per unit volume of a conductor.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Relaxation Time
Relaxation time is the time taken by the current in a circuit to decay to a certain fraction of its initial value.
Symbol: 𝛕
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass of electron
Mass of electron is a fundamental physical constant, representing the amount of matter contained within an electron, an elementary particle with a negative electric charge.
Symbol: [Mass-e]
Value: 9.10938356E-31 kg
Charge of electron
Charge of electron is a fundamental physical constant, representing the electric charge carried by an electron, which is the elementary particle with a negative electric charge.
Symbol: [Charge-e]
Value: 1.60217662E-19 C

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How to Evaluate Resistivity of Material?

Resistivity of Material evaluator uses Resistivity of Material = (2*[Mass-e])/(Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume*[Charge-e]^2*Relaxation Time) to evaluate the Resistivity of Material, Resistivity of Material formula is defined as a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current, determining how easily electric charge can move through it, and is a fundamental property of a material that depends on its intrinsic characteristics. Resistivity of Material is denoted by ρmaterial symbol.

How to evaluate Resistivity of Material using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resistivity of Material, enter Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume (n) & Relaxation Time (𝛕) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resistivity of Material

What is the formula to find Resistivity of Material?
The formula of Resistivity of Material is expressed as Resistivity of Material = (2*[Mass-e])/(Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume*[Charge-e]^2*Relaxation Time). Here is an example- 0.393207 = (2*[Mass-e])/(3610000000*[Charge-e]^2*0.05).
How to calculate Resistivity of Material?
With Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume (n) & Relaxation Time (𝛕) we can find Resistivity of Material using the formula - Resistivity of Material = (2*[Mass-e])/(Number of Free Charge Particles per Unit Volume*[Charge-e]^2*Relaxation Time). This formula also uses Mass of electron, Charge of electron constant(s).
Can the Resistivity of Material be negative?
Yes, the Resistivity of Material, measured in Electric Resistivity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Resistivity of Material?
Resistivity of Material is usually measured using the Ohm Millimeter[Ω*mm] for Electric Resistivity. Ohm Meter[Ω*mm], Ohm Centimeter[Ω*mm], Ohm Inch[Ω*mm] are the few other units in which Resistivity of Material can be measured.
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