Verify the value of alpha20 for copper in table by


a. Verify the value of α20 for copper in Table by substituting the inferred absolute temperature into Eq. (1).

b. Using Eq. (2) find the temperature at which the resistance of a copper conductor will increase to 1 from a level of 0.8 Ω at 20°C.

Temperature coefficient of resistance for various conductors at 20°C

Material

Temperature
Coefficient (a20)

Silver

0.0038

Copper

0.00393

Gold

0.0034

Aluminum

0.00391

Tungsten

0.005

Nickel

0.006

Iron

0.0055

Constantan

0.000008

Nichrome

0.00044

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