AP Physics C: E&M
11.3 Resistance, Resistivity, and Ohm’s Law
11.1 Electric Current
A cylindrical metallic wire connected to a circuit is heated, causing its temperature to rise. Experimental measurements confirm that the electrical resistivity of the wire increases as the temperature increases. Which of the following provides the best microscopic explanation for this increase in resistivity?
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