Manipal MET2011PhysicsCurrent Electricity
At what temperature will the resistance of a copper wire become three times its value at 0^ C ? (temperature coefficient of resistance for copper =4 10⁻³ / ^ C )
Options
- A400^ C
- B450^ C
- C500^ C
- D550^ C
Correct answer
C. 500^ C
Step-by-step solution
From definition of temperature resistance coefficient aligned R_t & =R₀(1+ t) 3 R₀ & =R₀ (1+4 10⁻³ t ) 3 & --1+4 10⁻³ t 4 & 10⁻³ t=2 t & = 2 4 10⁻³ & =500^ C aligned