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The opposition of a conductor to the flow of current is called

Correct answer: C. Resistance

  • A. Conductance
  • B. Inductance
  • C. Resistance
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Resistance is the opposition of a conductor to the flow of electric current. It is caused by collisions between electrons and atoms in the material of the conductor. Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω) and determines how much current will flow through a conductor for a given voltage.

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