Problem - Resistance Calculations - 1
Problem Resist1P01

        Here  is a table of resistivities for various metals at 20oC.
 

Material Resistivity (ohm-meters)
Copper 1.7 x 10-8
Aluminum 2.8 x 10-8
Silver 1.6 x 10-8
Gold 2.4 x 10-8
Steel 14-22 x 10-8

        Using the values in the Table of Resistivities determine the resistance of a wire with a circular cross section.  The diameter of the wire is .5cm and the length of the wire is 1m.  Compare the resistance of a copper wire, an aluminum wire and a gold wire of the same shape and dimensions.