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Explain the effect of temperature on the resistance in a conductor.

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Explain the effect of temperature on the resistance in a conductor.

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In a metallic conductor, the resistance increases with an increase in temperature because the atoms vibrate more rapidly and oppose the flow of electrons. As the temperature decreases, the resistance decreases.

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Chapter 8: Current Electricity - EXERCISE [Page 207]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Current Electricity
EXERCISE | Q 9. | Page 207
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