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For which of the following substances, resistance decreases with increase in temperature?

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Copper

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Mercury

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Silicon

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Platinum

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Solution

The correct option is B Silicon
For Silicon, resistance decreases with increase in temperature. Silicon is a semi-conductor and they have the property that their resistance reduces with an increase in temperature.

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