What is the resistivity of a wire if it is subjected to a 2.50✕102 V/m electric field, and has a current density of 4.03✕10-13 A/m2?

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What is the resistivity of a wire if it is subjected to a 2.50✕102 V/m electric field, and has a current density of 4.03✕10-13 A/m2?  

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