The resistance of a conductor at $15^{\circ}C$ is $16\, \Omega$ and at $100^{\circ}C$ is $20\, \Omega$. What will be the temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor?

  • A
    $0.033\, ^{\circ}C^{-1}$
  • B
    $0.010\, ^{\circ}C^{-1}$
  • C
    $0.042\, ^{\circ}C^{-1}$
  • D
    $0.003\, ^{\circ}C^{-1}$

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