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Description : Describe the effects of temperature on conductivity of metals.

Last Answer : For metallic conductors, the resistance of all pure materials increases linearly with temperature over a limited range of temperature hence conductivity decreases. For metallic conductors, ... vibrating ions collide with the moving electrons. Hence resistance increases with increasing temperature.

Description : Describe super conductivity. State its applications.

Last Answer : Superconductivity is a phenomenon of exactly zero electrical resistance.  Superconductivity is a quantum mechanical phenomenon. It is characterized by the Meissner effect  The electrical ... nano wire single-photon detector Railgun and Coilgun magnets Electric motors and generators

Description : Conductivity formula

Last Answer : Conductivity formula

Description : What is the SI unit of conductivity ?

Last Answer : The SI unit of conductivity Siemens/m.

Description : Which of the following has the lowest electrical conductivity? A) Mercury B) Silver C) Copper D) Gold

Last Answer : Which of the following has the lowest electrical conductivity? A) Mercury B) Silver C) Copper D) Gold

Description : Conductivity is analogous to?

Last Answer : Conductivity is analogous to permeability.

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