What is super conductivity?

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1. The resistivity of a metal decreases as the temperature decreases.

2. In case of some metals and metal alloys, the resistivity suddenly drops to zero at a particular temperature (Tc), this temperature is called critical temperature.

3. Super conductivity is the phenomenon where resistivity of a material becomes zero at particular temperature.

4. For example, mercury loses its resistance completely to zero at 4.2 K.

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