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Two resistance `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` are made of different material. The temperature coefficient of the material of `R_(1)` is `alpha` and of the material of `R_(2)` is `-beta`. Then resistance of the series combination of `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` will not change with temperature, if `R_(1)//R_(2)` will not change with temperature if `R_(1)//R_(2)` equals

A

`(alpha)/(beta)`

B

`(alpha+beta)/(alpha-beta)`

C

`(alpha^(2)+beta^(2))/(alphabeta)`

D

`(beta)/(alpha)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the behavior of two resistors \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \) made of different materials when the temperature changes. The temperature coefficients of the materials are given as \( \alpha \) for \( R_1 \) and \( -\beta \) for \( R_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Change in Resistance with Temperature:** The resistance of a material changes with temperature according to the formula: \[ R' = R(1 + \alpha \Delta T) \] where \( R' \) is the new resistance, \( R \) is the original resistance, \( \alpha \) is the temperature coefficient, and \( \Delta T \) is the change in temperature. 2. **Calculate the New Resistances:** For \( R_1 \): \[ R_1' = R_1(1 + \alpha \Delta T) \] For \( R_2 \): \[ R_2' = R_2(1 - \beta \Delta T) \] 3. **Determine the Total Resistance in Series:** The total resistance \( R_{\text{eq}} \) of the series combination of \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \) is: \[ R_{\text{eq}} = R_1' + R_2' = R_1(1 + \alpha \Delta T) + R_2(1 - \beta \Delta T) \] 4. **Set Up the Equation for No Change in Resistance:** For the total resistance to remain constant with temperature, we need: \[ R_1(1 + \alpha \Delta T) + R_2(1 - \beta \Delta T) = R_1 + R_2 \] 5. **Simplify the Equation:** Expanding the left side: \[ R_1 + R_1 \alpha \Delta T + R_2 - R_2 \beta \Delta T = R_1 + R_2 \] This simplifies to: \[ R_1 \alpha \Delta T - R_2 \beta \Delta T = 0 \] 6. **Factor Out \( \Delta T \):** Since \( \Delta T \) cannot be zero (we are considering a change in temperature), we can divide both sides by \( \Delta T \): \[ R_1 \alpha = R_2 \beta \] 7. **Find the Ratio of Resistances:** Rearranging gives us: \[ \frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{\beta}{\alpha} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the resistance of the series combination of \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \) will not change with temperature if: \[ \frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{\beta}{\alpha} \]
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