Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity
Interactive simulation for silver wire resistance change with temperature
Calculation Results
Temperature Difference (ΔT):
72.5 °C
Resistance Difference (ΔR):
0.6 Ω
Temperature Coefficient (α):
0.0039 °C⁻¹
Physics Explanation
The temperature coefficient of resistivity (α) describes how a material's resistance changes with temperature. For metals like silver, resistance typically increases with temperature.
α = (R₂ - R₁) / (R₁ × (T₂ - T₁))
Where:
- R₁ = Resistance at temperature T₁ (27.5°C in default setup)
- R₂ = Resistance at temperature T₂ (100°C in default setup)
- T₁ = Initial temperature
- T₂ = Final temperature
For silver, the temperature coefficient is positive (≈0.0039°C⁻¹), indicating its resistance increases with temperature. This is characteristic of metallic conductors.
