Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

A piece of conducting putty has been formed into a cylinder with length $60\,\text{mm}$ and diameter $20\,\text{mm}$. The resistance measured between the two ends of the cylinder is $20\,\Omega$. What is the resistivity of the putty?

  • A$0.033\,\Omega\,\text{m}$
  • B$0.10\,\Omega\,\text{m}$
  • C$0.42\,\Omega\,\text{m}$
  • D$5.2\,\Omega\,\text{m}$

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