Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

The metre bridge wire is made of alloys such as nichrome because they have:

Options:

high temperature coefficient of resistance and high resistivity

low temperature coefficient of resistance and low resistivity

low temperature coefficient of resistance and high resistivity

high temperature coefficient of resistance and low resistivity

Correct Answer:

low temperature coefficient of resistance and high resistivity

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → low temperature coefficient of resistance and high resistivity

Low temperature coefficient of Resistance - This means that the resistance of the wire does not charge when temperature increases due to current flow.

High Resistivity - This is beneficial for the Meter Bridge because it ensures a noticeable voltage drop across the bridge wire.