Practice TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF RESISTIVITY - 3.8 | 3. CURRENT ELECTRICITY | CBSE 12 Physics Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the general formula for resistivity in metals as it relates to temperature?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how \\\\$ a \\\\$ influences resistance.

Question 2

Easy

Define resistivity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how it affects current flow.

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Question 1

What is the effect of temperature on the resistivity of metallic conductors?

  • Decreases
  • Increases
  • Remains the same

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how hot metals behave.

Question 2

True or False: The resistivity of semiconductors typically decreases with increasing temperature.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how heat affects electrons in semiconductors.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A heating element made of nichrome has a resistance of 100 Ξ© at 20 Β°C and a temperature coefficient of resistivity of 1.57 x 10^-5 Β°C^-1. Calculate its resistance at 200 Β°C.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Follow the formula while plugging in the values carefully.

Question 2

Explain why metals are generally used as conductors and their resistivity changes with temperature.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the atomic structure and flow of electrons in metals.

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