Question

At room temperature \( 27^\circ\text{C} ,\) the resistance of a heating element is \(50 \, \Omega\). The temperature coefficient of the material is \(2.4 \times 10^{-4}\)  \(^\circ\text{C}^{-1} \). The temperature of the element, when its resistance is \(62 \, \Omega\) , is _________\(\degree C\).

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1027

The relationship between resistance and temperature is given by: 
\[ R = R_0 \left( 1 + \alpha \Delta T \right), \] 
where: \begin{itemize} \item $R_0 = 50 \, \Omega$ (resistance at room temperature),  $R = 62 \, \Omega$ (resistance at the higher temperature),  \(\alpha = 2.4 \times 10^{-4} \degree{C}^{-1}\) (temperature coefficient),  $\Delta T = T - T_0$ (change in temperature),  $T_0 = 27^\circ \mathrm{C}$ (initial temperature).
 Rearrange to solve for $\Delta T$: 
\[ \Delta T = \frac{R - R_0}{\alpha R_0}. \] 

Substitute the given values: 
\[ \Delta T = \frac{62 - 50}{(2.4 \times 10^{-4}) \cdot 50}. \] 

Simplify: \[ \Delta T = \frac{12}{(2.4 \times 10^{-4}) \cdot 50} = \frac{12}{0.012} = 1000^\circ \mathrm{C}. \] 
The final temperature $T$ is: \[ T = T_0 + \Delta T = 27 + 1000 = 1027^\circ \mathrm{C}. \]