The specific resistance (resistivity) of a metallic conductor depends exclusively upon its: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The specific resistance (resistivity) of a metallic conductor depends exclusively upon its:
A. Nature of material and temperature
B. Length
C. Volume
D. Cross-sectional area
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Resistance depends on length and area (R = rho * L / A), but specific resistance or resistivity (rho) is an intrinsic property of the material itself. It does not depend on the geometric dimensions of the conductor (length, area, volume). Resistivity strictly depends on the atomic structure (nature of the material) and the thermal vibrations (temperature of the material).

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