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Materials exhibiting zero value of resistivity are known as ____________ ?

Correct answer: D. superconductors

  • A. conductors
  • B. semiconductors
  • C. insulators
  • D. superconductors

Explanation

A superconductor has zero electrical resistivity below its critical temperature, so it can carry current without ohmic power loss. Ordinary conductors have low resistivity, but not exactly zero.

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