7. A silver wire has a resistance of 2.12 at 27.5 C, and a resistance of 2.72 at 100 C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.

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7. A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1n at 27.5'C, and a resistance of 2.72
at 100 C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.
Transcribed Image Text:7. A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1n at 27.5'C, and a resistance of 2.72 at 100 C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.
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