The resistance of a conductor at $15^{\circ} {C}$ is $16\, \Omega$ and at $100\, {C}$ is $20\, \Omega$. What will be the temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor?
  • A$0.033\, {C}^{-1}$
  • B$0.010\, {C}^{-1}$
  • C$0.042\, {C}^{-1}$
  • D$0.003^{\circ} \,{C}^{-1}$
JEE MAIN 2021, Medium
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