Multiple choice

If the temperature of a conductor is increased, its resistance ____________________.

  1. increases

  2. decreases

  3. remains constant

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Materials which are classed as conductors tend to increase their resistivity with an increase in temperature. Insulators however are liable to decrease their resistivity with an increase in temperature.

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