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Why does resistance of a metallic conductor increase with increase in temperature?
Can you explain why the resistance of a metallic conductor increases with an increase in temperature?
Sure! As the temperature of a metallic conductor increases, the atoms in the lattice start to vibrate more vigorously. These vibrations interfere with the moving electrons, causing them to collide more frequently with the lattice and slow down. This results in increased resistance to the flow of electricity.