The document discusses the classical theory of electrical conductivity in metals, including resistivity, how resistivity changes with temperature, superconductors, Ohm's Law, and Joule's Law. It explains that resistivity increases with temperature in conductors and decreases with temperature in insulators, and provides the formula that resistivity is a linear function of temperature. Key concepts covered include that resistance is proportional to resistivity and length and inversely proportional to area, superconductors have zero resistance below a critical temperature, and Joule's Law gives the amount of heat delivered based on current, voltage, and time.
The document discusses the classical theory of electrical conductivity in metals, including resistivity, how resistivity changes with temperature, superconductors, Ohm's Law, and Joule's Law. It explains that resistivity increases with temperature in conductors and decreases with temperature in insulators, and provides the formula that resistivity is a linear function of temperature. Key concepts covered include that resistance is proportional to resistivity and length and inversely proportional to area, superconductors have zero resistance below a critical temperature, and Joule's Law gives the amount of heat delivered based on current, voltage, and time.
The document discusses the classical theory of electrical conductivity in metals, including resistivity, how resistivity changes with temperature, superconductors, Ohm's Law, and Joule's Law. It explains that resistivity increases with temperature in conductors and decreases with temperature in insulators, and provides the formula that resistivity is a linear function of temperature. Key concepts covered include that resistance is proportional to resistivity and length and inversely proportional to area, superconductors have zero resistance below a critical temperature, and Joule's Law gives the amount of heat delivered based on current, voltage, and time.
conductivity of metals. Joule’s law. Conductivity of metals Resistivity is a property of the material. It is how well the material conducts.
RESISTIVITY This formula shows that the resistance will increase if increases or the length increases.
The resistance will decrease if the area increases.
Resistivity and temperature. Conductivity in metals is a statistical/thermodynamic quantity. The general rule is resistivity increases with increasing temperature in conductors and decreases with increasing temperature in insulators. Unfortunately there is no simple mathematical function to describe these relationships. Resistivity is a linear function of temperature. ρ = ρ0(1 + α(T − T0)) SUPERCONDUCTORS
Below a certain critical temperature,
Resistance becomes ZERO at the critical temperature. Superconductors are used to make low loss power lines and very good electromagnets. Ohm’s Law
If V is measured in volts and I in
amperes, then resistance has the unit of volt per ampere, which is called an ohm (abbreviated W). For some materials, over narrow ranges, the change in resistivity is approximately proportional to the change in temperature. Joule-Lens Law
Joule’s Law is an equation that
gives the amount of heat (energy) delivered to something. It would seem sensible to assume that it’s the amount of heat delivered to the weld. However, it is important to consider all the factors in the equation: Current, Voltage, and Time. Work and Power: