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The hot resistance of the bulb's filament is higher than its cold resistance because the temperature co-efficient of the filament is___________________?

Correct answer: C. positive

  • A. zero
  • B. negative
  • C. positive
  • D. about 2 ohms per degree

Explanation

The filament is made of a metal with a positive temperature coefficient, so its resistance rises as it becomes hot. This is why the operating or hot resistance is much greater than the cold resistance.

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