Chapter 12, Problem 33QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the statement that YBCO called as “high temperature” superconductor when it exhibits superconductivity only below $-{180}^{\circ }\text{C}$, which is very cold, is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Superconductors are the materials thatoffer no resistance when the current passes through them. The electrons experience zero resistance during the transportation through the superconductor.

The temperature below which an element, compound, or material becomes superconducting is called superconducting transition temperature $T_c$.