$A$ silver wire has a resistance of $2.1\; \Omega$ at $27.5^{\circ} C$ and a resistance of $2.7\; \Omega$ at $100^{\circ} C$. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.

  • A
    $0.0039^{\circ} C^{-1}$
  • B
    $0.0081^{\circ} C^{-1}$
  • C
    $0.041^{\circ} C^{-1}$
  • D
    $0.00073^{\circ} C^{-1}$

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