Temperature Dependence of Resistivity

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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Temperature Effect on Resistivity, Resistivity versus Temperature for Conductor, Temperature Versus Resistivity for Insulators & Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity etc.

Important Questions on Temperature Dependence of Resistivity

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The conductivity of a material varies with temperature for (i) semiconductors and (ii) good conductors as

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Material that is widely used to make wire bound standard resistors is

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The INCORRECT statement is

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Alloys such as constantan and manganin are used in making standard resistance coils.

Reason R: Constantan and manganin have very small value of temperature coefficient of resistance.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Resistance of the wire is measured as 2 Ω and 3 Ω at 10°C and 30°C respectively. Temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of the wire is

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How resistivity varies with temperature for semiconductor insulator and conductor?

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Do insulators have resistivity?

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What is the effect of temperature on the resistivity of a conductor?

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How does resistivity of insulators relate to temperature?

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The positive temperature coefficient of resistance is for;

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Give an example of a material each for which temperature coefficient of resistivity is (1) positive (2) Negative

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Why temperature coefficient of resistance of conductor is positive?

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The temperature dependence of resistance of Cu and undoped Si in the temperature range 300-400 K is best described by

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The temperature coefficient of resistance of a wire is 0.00125 /°C . At 300 K, its resistance is 1 Ω. The resistance of wire will be 2 Ω at

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Consider the statements A and B in the previous question. Peltier effect is caused

Previous Question:- Consider the following two statements.
(A) Free-electron density is different in different metals.
(B) Free-electron density in a metal depends on temperature. Seebeck effect is caused

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A conducting resistance is connected to a battery. The temperature of the conductor decreases due to cooling. The current flowing through the resistance will -

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Nichrome or Manganin are widely used in a rheostat because of their,

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A piece of Gold (Au) and Germanium (Ge) are cooled from room temperature to 77 K. Then the resistance of

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A sliver wire has a resistance of 2.1 Ω at 27.5oC and a resistance of 2.7Ω at 100 oC. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.

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The temperature coefficient of resistance of a manganin wire is 0.002 per degree centigrade and its resistance is 7.6 ohm at 300 K. When a potential is applied, its temperature increases to 77 oC. Now what will be its resistance?