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The deviation of I-V graph from straight line is due to:

Correct answer: B. Increase in temperature and increase in resistance

  • A. Decrease in temperature and decrease in resistance
  • B. Increase in temperature and increase in resistance
  • C. Decrease in temperature and increase in resistance
  • D. Increase in temperature and decrease in resistance

Explanation

The most common scenario leading to a deviation from a straight-line I-V graph is an increase in temperature and an increase in resistance. This is often observed in conductors and is known as a positive temperature coefficient of resistance. As temperature rises, the resistance increases, causing a departure from the ideal linear behavior in the I-V graph.

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