How does temperature affect the resistance of a conductor?

Resistivity decreases with temperature

Resistance remains constant

Resistance increases with temperature

Only metals follow this trend

Answer and Solution

C. Resistance increases with temperature

In most conductors, resistance increases with temperature due to increased atomic vibrations.

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