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Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow. Check FAQs
R=Rref(1+α∆T)
R - Electric Resistance?Rref - Resistance at Reference Temperature?α - Temperature Coefficient of Resistance?∆T - Change in Temperature?

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15.0137Edit=2.5Edit(1+2.13Edit2.35Edit)
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Temperature Dependence of Resistance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=Rref(1+α∆T)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=2.5Ω(1+2.13°C⁻¹2.35K)
Next Step Convert Units
R=2.5Ω(1+2.131/K2.35K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=2.5(1+2.132.35)
Next Step Evaluate
R=15.01375Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
R=15.0137Ω

Temperature Dependence of Resistance Formula Elements

Variables
Electric Resistance
Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistance at Reference Temperature
Resistance at Reference Temperature is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a conductor at a specified reference temperature.
Symbol: Rref
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance is a measure of change in electrical resistance of a conductor per unit change in temperature.
Symbol: α
Measurement: Temperature Coefficient of ResistanceUnit: °C⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Change in Temperature
Change in Temperature is the difference in temperature of a conductor when an electric current flows through it, affecting its resistance.
Symbol: ∆T
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Electric Resistance

​Go Resistance
R=ρLconductorA
​Go Resistance of Wire
R=ρLwireAwire
​Go Resistance on Stretching of Wire
R=ΩLwire2(Lf,wire)2

Other formulas in Resistance category

​Go Equivalent Resistance in Parallel
Req,parallel=(1R+1Ω)-1
​Go Internal Resistance using Potentiometer
r=L-l2l2Ω
​Go Resistivity of Material
ρmaterial=2[Mass-e]n[Charge-e]2𝛕
​Go Equivalent Resistance in Series
Req, series=R+Ω

How to Evaluate Temperature Dependence of Resistance?

Temperature Dependence of Resistance evaluator uses Electric Resistance = Resistance at Reference Temperature*(1+Temperature Coefficient of Resistance*Change in Temperature) to evaluate the Electric Resistance, Temperature Dependence of Resistance formula is defined as a mathematical representation of how the resistance of a material changes in response to variations in temperature, providing a way to calculate the resistance at a given temperature based on a reference resistance and a temperature coefficient. Electric Resistance is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Temperature Dependence of Resistance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Temperature Dependence of Resistance, enter Resistance at Reference Temperature (Rref), Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (α) & Change in Temperature (∆T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Temperature Dependence of Resistance

What is the formula to find Temperature Dependence of Resistance?
The formula of Temperature Dependence of Resistance is expressed as Electric Resistance = Resistance at Reference Temperature*(1+Temperature Coefficient of Resistance*Change in Temperature). Here is an example- 215.5 = 2.5*(1+2.13*2.35).
How to calculate Temperature Dependence of Resistance?
With Resistance at Reference Temperature (Rref), Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (α) & Change in Temperature (∆T) we can find Temperature Dependence of Resistance using the formula - Electric Resistance = Resistance at Reference Temperature*(1+Temperature Coefficient of Resistance*Change in Temperature).
What are the other ways to Calculate Electric Resistance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Electric Resistance-
  • Electric Resistance=(Resistivity*Length of Conductor)/Cross-Sectional AreaOpenImg
  • Electric Resistance=Resistivity*Wire Length/Cross-Sectional Area of WireOpenImg
  • Electric Resistance=(Final Resistance*Wire Length^2)/((Final Length of Wire)^2)OpenImg
Can the Temperature Dependence of Resistance be negative?
Yes, the Temperature Dependence of Resistance, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Temperature Dependence of Resistance?
Temperature Dependence of Resistance is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Temperature Dependence of Resistance can be measured.
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