Define the resistivity of a metal wire

ρ = (AR) / l

where:

ρ is the resistivity of the metal wire

A is the cross sectional area of the specimen wire

R is the electrical resistance of  a uniform metal wire

l is the length of metal wire through which electricity is passed

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