Q.

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 3×10-2C-1  
2 3×10-1C-1  
3 3×10-4C-1  
4 3×10-3C-1  

Ans.

(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