Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019349

What effect does temperature have on the resistance of a conductor?

1

Resistance decreases with temperature increase

2

Resistance increases with temperature increase

3

Temperature has no effect

4

Resistance fluctuates with temperature

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Resistance increases with temperature increase

Solution:

For most conductors, resistance increases with temperature due to increased atomic vibrations, which hinder the flow of electrons.

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