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What is the resistance of a conductor at absolute zero (0 K)?

Correct answer C. Almost zero

Explanation

Resistance in metals arises from electrons colliding with vibrating lattice ions; as temperature approaches 0 K these vibrations almost stop, so resistance becomes nearly zero.

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