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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Current Electricity

The conductivity of a conductor decreases with temperature because, on heating:

  1. A Atoms vibrates vigorously
  2. B Conductor expands
  3. C Electrons gain energy
  4. D Electrons vibrate vigorously
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(C) Electrons gain energy

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In metals, conductivity is due to movement of free electrons. When temperature increases, the vibration of metal ions increases. This results in increase in resistance of metal and hence, decrease in conductivity.