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Question
What is meant by resistance of a conductor ? Define its SI unit.
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Solution
Resistance is the quality of a conductor that causes it to resist the flow of an electric current through it. It is the proportion of the potential difference between ends to the current flowing. It has a Sl unit of ohm (Ω).
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