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When the temperature of a metallic conductor increases, its resistance usually:
ADecreases
BIncreases
CRemains constant
DBecomes zero
✓ Correct Answer: B — Increases
In metals, increased temperature leads to more frequent collisions of electrons with vibrating ions, increasing resistance.
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