Electric conductivity of metals ____ with the increase of temperature.
A
Increase
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B
Decrease
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C
Remain same
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D
First decrese then increase
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Solution
The correct option is B Decrease Electric conductivity of metals decrease with the increase of temperature. It is due to increase in collision between free electrons thereby increasing resistance.