Resistivity and Temperature: A carbon resistor has a resistance of 18 ? at a temperature of 20°C. What is its resistance at a temperature of 120°C? The temperature coefficient of resistivity for carbon is -5.0 × 10-4/C°.

A. 18 ?
B. 17 ?
C. 16 ?
D. 15 ?


Answer: B

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