Physics

Physics

Problem

The resistivity of a certain metal wire is reported as (1.68×10−8 Ω m) ± 0.05×10−8 Ω m(1.68\times10^{-8}\,\Omega\,\text{m})\,\pm\,0.05\times10^{-8}\,\Omega\,\text{m}. Determine the percentage uncertainty in the electrical conductivity σ=1/ρ\sigma = 1/\rho.

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