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What is the difference between superconduction and superconductivity?

Apparently for my physics class, there IS a difference and I would like to know what it is.

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  • Dr. R
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Conduction, super or otherwise, refers to the current itself. Conductivity is an intrinsic property of a material which allows conduction to occur. For example, copper has a high conductivity, even if there is no conduction of current at the moment.

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