CBSE Class 12 Physics 2014 Delhi Set 2 Paper

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Define the term 'electrical conductivity' of a metallic wire. Write its S.I. unit.
Solution:  
The electrical conductivity of a metallic wire is defined as the ratio of the current density to the electric field it creates.

Electrical conductivity, σ=JE
S.I. unit =(ohmm)1
OR
The reciprocal of resistivity of a material is called its electrical conductivity.
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