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Electrical Resistance

Bengali: বৈদ্যুতিক রোধ•Pronunciation: রেজিস্ট্যান্স•Symbol: R
Standard Definition:
The measure of opposition to the flow of electric current through an electrical conductor.

📐 Mathematical Equation, Units & Dimensions

Defining Mathematical Equation
R=VI=ρLAR = \frac{V}{I} = \rho \frac{L}{A}
Standard SI Unit
Ohm (\Omega)($\Omega$ (ওহম))
Dimensional Analysis
[ML2T−3I−2][M L^2 T^{-3} I^{-2}]
CGS Unit
stat\Omega

📖 Physical Concept & Comprehensive Explanation

Electrical resistance arises as conducting electrons collide with lattice ions. By Ohm's law, R = V/I. Resistance scales directly with wire length and inversely with cross-sectional area as R = rho * L / A.

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Quick Memory Hook:V = I * R (Voltage = Current * Resistance)

🎯 High-Yield Revision Points

  • ✓Ohm's Law: V = IR or R = V/I.
  • ✓Resistance geometry formula: R = rho * L / A.
  • ✓Resistance of metallic conductors increases with rising temperature.

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❓ Frequently Asked Exam Questions (FAQ)

Common questions in board and competitive entrance examinations

Q1: Define 1 Ohm of resistance.

One Ohm is the resistance between two points when 1 Volt potential difference produces 1 Ampere current.

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