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Constantan is a metal alloy made of 45 percent Nickel and 55 percent Copper, used chiefly in electrical instruments because of its constant resistance under variations of temperature.

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Why is constantan better than copper?

Better for what? Usually one material is better for some things, other materials for other things. The special feature of constantan is its low temperature coefficient for electrical resistance.


over what range of voltages does Nichrome wire follow Ohm,s law?

You can try to calculate the resistivity of nichrome? I mean the question is the resistivity of the material. Faughn, Jerry S., Raymond A. Serway. College Physics. Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson Learning Inc, 2003: 538. Resistivity: Constantan resistivity and temperature. Schlumberger Limited, 2007. The State Education Department. 2006 Edition Reference Table for Physical Science Setting/Physics. Albany, New York: DOE. 2006-2007.


Why are alloys constantan and Manganin used to make standard resistors?

Constantan and Manganin have low temperature coefficients of resistance, meaning their resistance remains relatively stable over a wide range of temperatures. This makes them ideal for use in standard resistors where a consistent and precise resistance value is required. Additionally, both alloys have high resistivity, which allows for the creation of resistors with higher resistance values in a compact size.


Where is constantan used?

In many typical installations, it is used in strain gauges.


When a sample of germanium and silicon having same impurity density are kept at room temperature then resistivity of both?

The resistivity of germanium will decrease with increasing temperature due to a positive temperature coefficient of resistivity, while the resistivity of silicon will increase with increasing temperature due to a negative temperature coefficient of resistivity. At room temperature, silicon will have a higher resistivity compared to germanium.


Does high resistivity have a higher number or lower number?

High resistivity corresponds to a higher numerical value. In the context of materials, resistivity is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current; materials with high resistivity, like rubber or glass, have larger resistivity values compared to conductive materials like copper or aluminum, which have low resistivity values.


What is SWG in constantan wire?

SWG stands for Standard Wire Gauge, which is a system of measuring the diameter of wire. In constantan wire, SWG indicates the thickness or gauge of the wire, with a higher SWG number correlating to a thinner wire diameter. Constantan is a copper-nickel alloy known for its low thermal coefficient of resistance, making it useful in applications where consistent electrical properties are required over a wide temperature range.


If the diameter of wire is double what is resestivity?

Resistivity won't change. Resistivity is a material property that doesn't depend on the shape.


Do wires that have high resistivity have high conductivity also?

No. In fact it is the opposite. Conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity so a high resistivity means low conductivity. peace.


What are the formulae of resistivity?

There is no 'formula' for resistivity. The resistivities of different conductors have been determined by experiment.


Can resistivity be negetive?

No, resistivity cannot be negative. Resistivity is a material property that indicates how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current. It is always a positive quantity, even though some materials may have very low resistivity values.


What is the resistivity of deionized water and how does it compare to the resistivity of other types of water?

The resistivity of deionized water is high, meaning it is a good insulator. It is higher than the resistivity of tap water or seawater, which have more dissolved ions and conduct electricity better.