Multiple choice

If the temperature of a semi conductor rises, then its resistivity will

  1. decrease

  2. increase

  3. remain constant

  4. decrease and then increase
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Explanation

In semiconductors, an increase in temperature provides enough energy to excite more electrons into the conduction band, which increases conductivity and therefore decreases resistivity.

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