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Standard XII
Physics
Carrier Concentration
The temperatu...
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The temperature coefficient of resistance of semiconductor is -
A
negative.
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positive.
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C
constant.
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zero.
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Solution
The correct option is
A
negative.
The resistance of a semiconductor decrease with increase of temperature.
Therefore, the temperature coefficient of resistance of a semiconductor is negative.
Hence, option
(
A
)
is the correct answer.
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