The resistances of a wire at temperatures $t\,^oC$ and $0\,^oC$ are related by:

  • A
    $R_t = R_0(1 + \alpha t)$
  • B
    $R_t = R_0(1 - \alpha t)$
  • C
    $R_t = R_0^2(1 + \alpha t)$
  • D
    $R_t = R_0^2(1 - \alpha t)$

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