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The resistance of a conductor increases with increase in temperature.


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The correct option is A

True


With the increase in temperature of a conductor, the random motion of electrons increases. As a result, the number of collisions of electrons with the positive ions increases. Hence, the resistance of conductor increases with increase in temperature.


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