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What is Electrical Conductivity

    Electrical conductivity is the ability to conduct electric current.

    The electrical conductivity of different materials is different.

    What is Electrical Conductivity

    Electrical conductivity (σ ) = 1/ρ = l/RA.

    ρ = Resistivity of a material.

    R = Resistance of a material.

    L = Length of a material.

    A = Area of Cross-section of a material.

    Electrical Conductivity in terms of current density and electric field.

    J = σ E

    σ = Electrical conductivity of a material.

    J = Current Density.

    E = Electric field intensity.

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