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The temperature of germanium is decreased from room temperature to 100 K, the resistance of germanium

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Unaffected

d)

Depends on external conditions



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The temperature of germanium is decreased from room temperature to 100 K, the resistance of germanium

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Unaffected

d)

Depends on external conditions

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Germanium is a semiconductor and possesses negative temperature coefficient. Therefore, when temperature of germanium is decreased its resistance increases.

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