The resistance of a conductor at 15 0 C is 
and at 100 0 C is 
. What will be the temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor?
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C
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
16 = R o [1 + α (15 − T o )]
20 = R o [1 + α (100 − T o )]
Assuming 
, as a general convention.
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