NEET2009PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
For a metallic wire, the ratio V i ( V= applied potential difference and i= current flowing) is
Options
- Aindependent of temperature
- Bincreases as the temperature rises
- Cdecreases as the temperature rises
- Dincreases or decreases as temperature rises depending upon the metal
Correct answer
B. increases as the temperature rises
Step-by-step solution
The resistance of a metallic wire at temperature t^ C is given by R_t=R₀(1+ t) where is coefficient of expansion. Hence, resistance of wire increases on increasing the temperature. Also, from Ohm's law, ratio of V i is equal to R ie, V i =R Hence, on increasing the temperature the ratio V i increases.