Chapter 21, Problem 21.102SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To determine the two most striking properties of superconductors

Concept introduction:

• A superconductor is an element or metallic alloy which, when cooled below a certain threshold temperature, the material dramatically loses all electrical resistance. In principle, superconductors can allow electrical current to flow without any energy loss. This type of current is called a supercurrent.
• The threshold temperature below which a material transitions into a superconductor state is designated as T_c, which stands for critical temperature.

To determine:

The two most striking properties of superconductors