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Phys 313 Quiz 14

Question 1

The SI unit of resistivity is ...

  1. ohm
  2. ohm-meter
   Answer:  b: the ohm-meter

Question 2

If I cut a wire in half, I change its

  1. resistance
  2. resistivity
  3. both
   Answer:  only its resistance

Question 3

If I heat a wire in boiling water, I change its

  1. resistance
  2. resistivity
  3. both

   Answer:    both resistance and resistivity

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