Which of the following represents a non-ohmic resistance?
- ACopper
- BTorch bulb
- CNichrome
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Torch bulb
Explanation
A resistance is non-ohmic when current is not proportional to voltage. In a torch bulb, the filament heats up as current increases and its resistance rises, so its V–I graph is not a straight line.
Copper and nichrome wires obey Ohm's law at a steady temperature.