If the temperature is increased, what will be the effect on the resistance of a conductor?

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The correct option is C Increase
We know that resistance of material depends upon temperature by this condition : $R_{t} = R_{0} (1 + α Δ T)$
for conductors $α$ is positive in nature. Hence, resistance of a conductor increases with increase in temperature.

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If the temperature is increased, what will be the effect on the resistance of a conductor?

The correct option is C IncreaseWe know that resistance of material depends upon temperature by this condition : Rt=R0(1+αΔT)for conductors α is positive in nature. Hence, resistance of a conductor increases with increase in temperature.

The correct option is C Increase
We know that resistance of material depends upon temperature by this condition : $R_{t} = R_{0} (1 + α Δ T)$
for conductors $α$ is positive in nature. Hence, resistance of a conductor increases with increase in temperature.