. In a Meter Bridge experiment, null point for an unknown resistance is measured. Now, the unknown resistance is put inside an enclosure

STATEMENT – 1

In a Meter Bridge experiment, null point for an unknown resistance is measured. Now, the unknown resistance is put inside an enclosure maintained at a higher temperature. The null point can be obtained at the same point as before by decreasing the value of the standard resistance. 

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STATEMENT – 2

Resistance of a metal increases with increase in temperature.

(A)  Statement – 1 is True, Statement – 2 is True; Statement – 2 is a correct explanation for Statement – 1.

(B)  Statement – 1 is True, Statement – 2 is True; Statement – 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement– 1.

(C)  Statement – 1 is True, Statement – 2 is False.

(D) 1 is False, Statement – 2 is True.