Physics-Resistance & Resistivity

NEET Physics Resistance & Resistivity Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The resistivity of metals is largely independent of temperature changes. | Reason (R): The number of free electrons per unit volume in metals does not significantly change with temperature.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that in metals, the number of free electrons per unit volume (n) is not dependent on temperature to any appreciable extent, thus explaining why the resistivity of metals is largely independent of temperature changes.

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