The dimensions of specific resistance (resistivity) are:

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  • A[M L³ T^-3 A^-2]
  • B[M L² T^-2 A^-2]
  • C[M L T^-3 A^-2]
  • D[M L² T^-3 A^-1]
Explanation

Resistivity (rho) is defined by R = rho * (L/A), so rho = R * (A/L). Resistance R = V/I. V (voltage) has dimensions of Work/Charge = [M L² T^-2] / [A T] = [M L² T^-3 A^-1]. So R = [M L² T^-3 A^-1] / [A] = [M L² T^-3 A^-2]. Now, rho = [R] * ([L²] / [L]) = [R] * [L] = [M L³ T^-3 A^-2].

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