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Question

Physics Question on Resistance

Which of the following Material has lowest resistivity ?

A

Constantan

B

Silver

C

Manganin

D

Copper

Answer

Silver

Explanation

Solution

Pure silver has the highest thermal conductivity of any metal. The resistivity of silver is about 1.59×108Ωm1.59 \times 10^{-8}\, \Omega m at 20C20^{\circ}\, C it is lowest of all metal.