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Range of resistivity for metals is

A

`10^(-6)Omega"m to"10^(-4)Omegam`

B

`10^(-7)Omega"m to"10^(-5)Omegam`

C

`10^(-8)Omega"m to"10^(-6)Omegam`

D

`10^(-9)Omega"m to"10^(-7)Omegam`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The typical range of resistivity for metals is from `10^(-8)Omega m "to" 10^(-6)Omegam`
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