The temperature coefficient of a certain conducting material is 4.78 × 10-3 (°C)-1. (a) At what temperature would the resistance be 3 times the resistance at 20.0°C? (Use 20.0°C as the reference point in ρ-ρ0=ρ0α(T-T0).) (b) Does this temperature hold for all copper conductors, regardless of shape or size?

The temperature coefficient of a certain conducting material is 4.78 × 10-3 (°C)-1. (a) At what temperature would the resistance be 3 times the resistance at 20.0°C? (Use 20.0°C as the reference point in ρ-ρ0=ρ0α(T-T0).) (b) Does this temperature hold for all copper conductors, regardless of shape or size?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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