Q119 / 200 · NEET 2002 · Physics

Specific resistance of a conductor increase with:

Correct answer
A
increase in the temperature
B
increase in the cross-section area
C
increase in the cross-section and decrease in the length
D
increase in the cross section area

Solution

Specific resistance of a conduction increases with increases in the temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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