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Resistivity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Resistivity is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current. It depends on the material's intrinsic properties, such as its composition and temperature.

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