A 16-Ω Platinum Wire at 20°C with a Temperature Coefficient

Multiple Choice

A 16-Ω platinum wire at 20°C with a temperature coefficient of resistivity of 3.9 × 10−³ (°C) −¹ will have what resistance at 80°C?

A) 12 Ω
B) 13 Ω
C) 20 Ω
D) 16 Ω
E) 3.7 Ω