Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

Resistivity of a conductor depends on

Options:

its material and the dimensions of the conductor

its material and temperature of the conductor

the dimensions of the conductor only

the temperature of the conductor only

Correct Answer:

its material and temperature of the conductor

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → its material and temperature of the conductor

Resistivity (ρ) is a material property and is independent of dimensions, but varies with temperature as:

$\rho = \rho_0 (1 + \alpha \Delta T)$

Hence, resistivity depends on the material and temperature of the conductor.