At what temperature will the resistance of a copper wire become three times its value at $0^{\circ}C$? (Temperature coefficient of resistance for copper = $4 \times 10^{-3} \,^{\circ}C^{-1}$)

  • A
    $400$
  • B
    $450$
  • C
    $500$
  • D
    $550$

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