The resistance of a conductor at 15°C is 16Ω and at 100°C is 20Ω. What will be the temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor?
The resistance of a conductor at 15°C is 16Ω and at 100°C is 20Ω. What will be the temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor?
Option 1 -
0.003°C⁻¹
Option 2 -
0.042°C⁻¹
Option 3 -
0.033°C⁻¹
Option 4 -
0.010°C⁻¹
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:R = R? [1 + α? T]
⇒ 16 = R? [1 + α (15 - T? )]
20 = R? [1 + α (100 - T? )]
Assuming T? = 0°C:
16 = R? (1 + 15α)
20 = R? (1 + 100α)
Dividing the equations:
16/20 = (1+15α)/ (1+100α)
16 + 1600α = 20 + 300α
1300α = 4
α = 4/1300 ≈ 0.003 °C? ¹
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