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As temperature rises, what happens to the conductivity of a metal?
AFluctuates
BStays constant
CDecreases
DIncreases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Decreases
In metals, more lattice vibration scatters the carriers, so conductivity falls as temperature rises.
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