I know electrical conductivity and electrical resistivity are inversely proportional but is this literally or not? Which is to say, are they inversely proportional as in, as one increases the other decreases OR are they inversely proportional as in, if electrical conductivity is 5, then electrical resistivity is 1/5?
2007-12-07 11:42:44 · 5 answers · asked by pulga0888 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Inversely proportional in the R = 1/C sense, so both statements are true:
Increase one, the other decreases, and if conductivity is 5, assuming appropriate units, resistance is 1/5.
2007-12-07 11:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by VirtualSound 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conductivity Vs Resistivity
2016-10-16 13:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by goldthorpe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. Electrical resistivity (ρ) is also defined as the inverse of the conductivity σ (sigma):
ρ = 1/σ
You should not use the letters "R" and "C" for resistivity and conductivity, as these signify resistance and capacitance.
2007-12-07 11:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by z08595 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your second answer is correct.
Conductivity = 1/Resistivity
2007-12-07 11:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by albert 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ohms law
2016-05-22 02:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋