A tungsten wire is used to determine the melting point of indium. The resistance of the tungsten wire is 2.788  at 20.0°C and increases to 5.636  as the indium starts to melt. αtungsten = 4.50 x 10−3 (°C)−1. What is the melting temperature of indium in °C?

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 A tungsten wire is used to determine the melting point of indium. The resistance of the tungsten wire is 2.788  at 20.0°C and increases to 5.636  as the indium starts to melt. αtungsten = 4.50 x 10−3 (°C)−1. What is the melting temperature of indium in °C?

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