Physics

Physics

Problem

A nichrome wire is connected to a 6 V6\,\text{V} battery. a. (i) Initially the current is 2.0 A2.0\,\text{A}, but after a few minutes it falls to 1.5 A1.5\,\text{A}. Calculate the percentage increase in the resistance of the wire. b. (ii) State the physical reason for the increase in resistance.

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