Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

As the temperature of iron is raised, what happens to the resistivity of the material?

Options:

It decreases

It increases

It remains constant

Cannot be predicted

Correct Answer:

It increases

Explanation:

ρ ∝ 1/t

t : relaxation time

As temperature rises, relaxation time decreases

Resistivity of most metals, including iron, increases as temperature rises. This is because vibrations of the atoms in the material disrupt the flow of electrons, making it harder for electricity to pass through.