For a Metal at Room Temperature the Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity

question 30

Multiple Choice

For a metal at room temperature the temperature coefficient of resistivity is determined primarily by:

• A)the number of electrons in the conduction band
• B)the number of impurity atoms
• C)the binding energy of outer shell electrons
• D)collisions between conduction electrons and atoms
• E)none of the above

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