Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

The potential difference (p.d.) across a filament lamp is raised. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe resistance of the lamp decreases because the temperature decreases.
  • BThe resistance of the lamp decreases because the temperature increases.
  • CThe resistance of the lamp increases because the temperature decreases.
  • DThe resistance of the lamp increases because the temperature increases.

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