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According to Table 1, which of the following materials is the best electrical conductor?
The expression to calculate the resistance is, \(R=\frac{\rho L}{A}\)
So, if we consider L/A to be the same for all conductors,
The conductor with lower \(\rho\) will have a lower resistance, and hence will be the better conductor.
So, Copper with the lowest resistivity is the best conductor.