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The voltage - current (VI) graph of a metallic conductor at two different temperature T1 and T2 is shown below. At which temperature is the resistance higher?
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Solution

The mathematical expression for Ohm's law is:
V=IR
Thus, graph between V versus I gives a straight line with slope R.
Since, slope at T2 is more than slope at T1.
For metallic conductors, resistance is directly proportional to temperature. Thus, resistance is higher at T2

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