Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 28, Problem 41PQ
(a)
To determine
How the conductivity depends on microscopic and macroscopic properties of a conductor.
(b)
To determine
How the resistivity depends on microscopic and macroscopic properties of a conductor.
(c)
To determine
How the conductance depends on microscopic and macroscopic properties of a conductor.
(d)
To determine
How the resistance depends on microscopic and macroscopic properties of a conductor.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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