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Define temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of a conductor.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Temperature Coefficient of Resistance**: The temperature coefficient of resistance (α) is defined as the fractional change in resistance per degree change in temperature. It quantifies how much the resistance of a material changes with a change in temperature. 2. **Understanding the Relationship**: As the temperature of a conductor increases, the resistance typically increases due to increased collisions between charge carriers (like electrons) and the atoms in the conductor. This is because higher temperatures provide more energy to the atoms, causing them to vibrate more and obstruct the flow of electrons. ...
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