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Electrical Resistance

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

Electrical resistance is the property of a material to oppose the flow of electric current. It is caused by collisions between moving electrons and atoms in the material.

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