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The temperature coefficient of resistance of platinum is α=3.92×101 K1 at 20oC. Find the temperature at which the increase in the resistance of platinum wire is 10 of its value at 20oC

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40.5oC
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45.5oC
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48.5oC
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43.5oC
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Solution

The correct option is B 45.5oC

Given,

Resistance at 20oCis1Ω

Increase in temperature, ΔR=10Ω

ΔR=αR20ΔT=

10=3.92×101×1×(T20)

T=45.5oC

Hence, at 45.5oC resistance increased by 10Ω

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