The resistance of platinum wire at 0°C is 2Ω and 6.8Ω at 80°C. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the wire is [2023]
(1)
Given, R0=2Ω at T1=0°C and R=6.8Ω at T2=80°C
As, R=R0[1+α(T2-T1)]
6.8=2[1+α(80-0)]⇒6.8=2+160α
α=0.03 or 3×10-2 °C-1