ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
2 marks · EasyExplain why the resistance of a wire increases if its temperature increases.
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As temperature increases, atoms in the wire vibrate more, making it harder for electrons to flow, so resistance increases.
Also accept: Increasing temperature causes more collisions between electrons and atoms, raising resistance
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B1 · 1 mark · States that atoms vibrate more at higher temperatures.
B2 · 1 mark · Explains that increased vibration/collisions make it harder for electrons to flow (increase resistance).
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At higher temperatures, the atoms in the wire vibrate more. This makes it more difficult for the electrons to pass through, so the resistance increases.