The resistance of the wire increases from 40 ohms at 10°C to 48.25 ohms at 60°C. Find the temperature coefficient of resistance at 0°C of the conductor material.

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The resistance of the wire increases from 40 ohms at 10°C to 48.25 ohms at 60°C. Find the temperature coefficient of resistance at 0°C of the conductor material.

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