Temperature Effects On Resistances Flashcards
1
Q
Rate at which the resistance of a material changes with a variation in temperature
A
Temperature coefficient
2
Q
When resistance increases as temperature increases a component has ___________?
A
Positive temperature coefficient
3
Q
When resistance decreases as temperature increases a component has ___________?
A
Negative temperature coefficient
4
Q
General equation-approach for finding the resistance at a certain temperature.
A
Ratio of difference of given Rs over difference of given Ts = Ratio of a given R minus unknown R over given T minus T of unknown R
