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The temperature coefficient of resistance of tungsten is `0.0045^@C^(-1)`. A standard resistance made from this material is rated to have resistance `2 Omega` but it is found that resistance is `2.115 Omega` when measured at `40^@C`. If we assume that the difference is due to unknown temperature at which resistance rating is done, then calculate this temperature.

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To solve the problem, we will use the formula for resistance as a function of temperature, which is given by: \[ R = R_0 (1 + \alpha (T - T_0)) \] Where: - \( R \) is the resistance at temperature \( T \). - \( R_0 \) is the resistance at reference temperature \( T_0 \) (which is usually taken as 0°C). - \( \alpha \) is the temperature coefficient of resistance. ...
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