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Questions
Show variation of resistivity of copper as a function of temperature in a graph.
Show the variation of resistivity of copper with rise in temperature.
Draw a plot of the resistivity of copper as a function of temperature.
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Solution
The relationship between the resistivity of copper and temperature is parabolic. The graph indicates that the resistivity of copper escalates with an increase in temperature. It is acknowledged that, regardless of the temperature, copper possesses a specific resistance.

Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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