Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004511

How does temperature typically affect the resistance of a metallic conductor?

1

Resistance decreases

2

Resistance increases

3

Resistance remains constant

4

Resistance fluctuates wildly

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Resistance increases

Solution:

For metallic conductors, as temperature increases, the resistance typically increases due to greater atomic vibrations that impede electron flow.

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