The electric field $E$,current density $J$ and conductivity $\sigma$ of a conductor are related as

  • A
    $\sigma = E/J$
  • B
    $\sigma = J/E$
  • C
    $\sigma = JE$
  • D
    $\sigma = 1/JE$

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