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A scientist observes that the electrical resistance of a superconducting material drops to zero when the material is cooled to very low temperatures. Which of the following statements best describes what the scientist is observing?
The scientist is observing the electrical power of a superconductor.
The scientist is observing the temperature of a superconductor.
The scientist is observing an intensive property of a superconductor.
The scientist is observing an extensive property of a superconductor.
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An extensive property.
Electrical resistance depends on the size and shape of the sample (R = ρL/A), so it is an amount-dependent (extensive) property. (By contrast, resistivity or conductivity are intensive material properties — in a superconductor the resistivity also goes to zero.)
Electrical resistance depends on the size and shape of the sample (R = ρL/A), so it is an amount-dependent (extensive) property. (By contrast, resistivity or conductivity are intensive material properties — in a superconductor the resistivity also goes to zero.)
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