Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

As the current through a filament lamp rises, its resistance also rises. Why does this happen?

  • AThe charge of each charge carrier increases.
  • BThe potential difference across the filament decreases.
  • CThe power dissipated by the filament decreases.
  • DThe temperature of the filament increases.

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