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With the rise of  temperature the resistivity of a semiconductor

a)

Remains unchanged

b)

Increases

c)

Decreases

d)

First increases and then decreases



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With the rise of  temperature the resistivity of a semiconductor

a)

Remains unchanged

b)

Increases

c)

Decreases

d)

First increases and then decreases

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

For semiconductor the temperature coefficient of resistance ( ) is negative. Hence, resistivity will decrease with the temperature rise.

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