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Resistance of a semiconductor

a)

Increases with increase in temperature

b)

Decreases with increase in temperature

c)

Is not affected by change in temperature

d)

Increase for germanium and decrease for silicon



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Resistance of a semiconductor

a)

Increases with increase in temperature

b)

Decreases with increase in temperature

c)

Is not affected by change in temperature

d)

Increase for germanium and decrease for silicon

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

The electric resistance of a typical intrinsic (non doped) semiconductor decreases exponentially with temperature

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