A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1 2 at 27.5 °C, and a resistance of 2.7 2 at 100 °C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.

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A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1
2 at 27.5 °C, and a resistance of 2.7
2 at 100 °C. Determine the
temperature coefficient of resistivity
of silver.
Transcribed Image Text:A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1 2 at 27.5 °C, and a resistance of 2.7 2 at 100 °C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.
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