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The reciprocal of resistity of a conductor is

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conductance

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capacitance

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conductivity

D

none of these

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To solve the question "The reciprocal of resistivity of a conductor is," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definitions**: - **Resistivity (ρ)**: This is a property of a material that quantifies how strongly it resists the flow of electric current. It is denoted by the symbol ρ (rho). - **Conductivity (σ)**: This is the measure of a material's ability to conduct electric current. It is the reciprocal of resistivity. 2. **Write the Relationship**: - The relationship between resistivity and conductivity can be expressed mathematically as: \[ \sigma = \frac{1}{\rho} \] - Here, σ (sigma) is the conductivity and ρ (rho) is the resistivity. 3. **Identify the Reciprocal**: - Since conductivity is defined as the reciprocal of resistivity, we can say: \[ \text{Reciprocal of resistivity (ρ)} = \sigma \] - Therefore, the reciprocal of resistivity is conductivity. 4. **Select the Correct Option**: - Given the options: conductance, capacitance, conductivity, and none of these, we can conclude that the correct answer is **conductivity**. ### Final Answer: The reciprocal of resistivity of a conductor is **conductivity**. ---
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