A metal wire has a length of 40.0m  and  a diameter of 0.500mm .The entire length of wire has a resistance of 1.4 Ω. Find the resistivity (in Ω · m) of the metal.

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A metal wire has a length of 40.0m  and  a diameter of 0.500mm .The entire length of wire has a resistance of 1.4 Ω. Find the resistivity (in Ω · m) of the metal.

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