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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 26 Objective Question

Question

The resistance of a pure metal:
Options
A increases with an increase in temperature
Correct Answer
B decreases with an increase in temperature
C remains the same with an increase in temperature
D becomes zero with an increase in temperature
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Higher temp means more lattice vibration scattering electrons, raising resistance.

Hint

Higher temp means more lattice vibration scattering electrons, raising resistance.

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