The Resistivity of the Material of a Wire Is 1

question 28

Multiple Choice

The resistivity of the material of a wire is 1.76 × 10^-8 Ω ∙ m.If the diameter of the wire is 2.00 mm and its length is 2.00 m,what is its resistance?

• A)112 Ω
• B)11.2 Ω
• C)1.12 Ω
• D)0.112 Ω
• E)0.0112 Ω

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