David Sang and Graham Jones Solutions for Chapter: Resistance and Resistivity, Exercise 6: Question

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Physics for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook 3rd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 10 - Resistance and Resistivity>Question>Q 7

The resistance of a metal wire changes with temperature. This means that a wire could be used to sense changes in temperature, in the same way that a thermistor is used 

 Suggest one advantage a thermistor has over a metal wire for this purpose.

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Physics for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook 3rd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 10 - Resistance and Resistivity>Question>Q 7

The resistance of a metal wire changes with temperature. This means that a wire could be used to sense changes in temperature, in the same way that a thermistor is used.

Suggest one advantage a metal wire has over a thermistor.