Question
difference between:
Resistance and resistivity

Answer

ResistanceResistivity
 1. Resistance is the ratio of the voltage applied   between the two ends of a conductor to the   electric   current flowing through the conductor. (   $\left(R=\frac{V}{I}\right)$ 1. Resistivity of a substance is the resistance offered   by a conducting wire of unit length and unit cross-   sectional area. $\left(\rho=R \cdot \frac{A}{l}\right)$
 2. It depends on the type of substance, physical   conditions such as temperature and pressure and   dimensions of the conductor (length and area of   cross-section). 2. It depends on the type of substance, temperature   of the conductor and pressure exerted on the   conductor.
 3. Its SI unit is $\Omega.$  3. Its SI unit is $\Omega$ m.

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