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- The resistance (R) of a wire refers to the
- degree to which the wire prevents the free flow of
- electrons. It is dependent on both the material and
- geometry. The unit of measurement for resistance
- is the Ohm .
- The relationship for resistance is given by
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- where r is the resistivity constant of the metal,
- L is the length of the wire, and A is the cross sectional
- area of the wire. Note that increasing L increases R,
- while increasing A decreases R. In addition, higher
- temperatures tend to increase resistance, while lower
- temperatures decrease resistance. Since higher
- temperatures imply more molecular motion,
- there is more impedance to the current flowing
- through the wire.
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