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On increasing the temperature of a condu...

On increasing the temperature of a conductor, its resistance increases because

A

Relaxation time decreases

B

Mass of the electrons increases

C

Electron density decreases

D

None of the above

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To understand why the resistance of a conductor increases with temperature, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Resistance**: The resistance \( R \) of a conductor is given by the formula: \[ R = \frac{\rho L}{A} ...
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