Definitions
- Describing the ability of a material to conduct electricity. - Referring to the degree to which a substance can transmit heat or electricity. - Talking about the property of a material that allows it to transfer electrons.
- Describing the ease with which an electric current can flow through a material. - Referring to the measure of a material's ability to conduct electricity. - Talking about the reciprocal of resistance in an electrical circuit.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the ability of a material to conduct electricity.
- 2Both words are used in the field of electrical engineering and physics.
- 3Both words are measured using units of siemens (S).
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Conductivity refers to the property of a material that allows it to conduct electricity or heat, while conductance refers to the ease with which an electric current can flow through a material.
- 2Formula: Conductivity is calculated by dividing the current density by the electric field strength, while conductance is calculated by dividing the current by the voltage.
- 3Units: Conductivity is measured in units of siemens per meter (S/m) or siemens per centimeter (S/cm), while conductance is measured in units of siemens (S).
- 4Application: Conductivity is often used to compare the conductive properties of different materials, while conductance is used to calculate the amount of current flowing through a circuit.
- 5Context: Conductivity is more commonly used in the context of materials science, while conductance is more commonly used in the context of electrical engineering.
Remember this!
Conductivity and conductance are related terms used in the field of electrical engineering and physics to describe the ability of a material to conduct electricity. However, the difference between them lies in their definition, formula, units of measurement, application, and context of use.
