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A current density of 6.00 x 10-13 A/m2 exists in the atmosphere at a location where the electric field is 100 V/m. Calculate the electrical conductivity of the Earth’s atmosphere in this region.

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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Resistivity is a characteristic property of the conductor’s material that measures the extent to which the material opposes the flow of current. It is denoted by the Greek letter “rho”. Electrical resistivity, also known as specific resistance, depends on the nature of the material of the conductor and is unaffected by its dimensions.

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