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The temperature dependence of resistances of Cu and undoped Si in the temperature range 300-400K, is best described by:


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Linear increase for Cu, exponential increase for Si,

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Linear increase for Cu, exponential decrease for Si.

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Linear decrease for Cu, linear decrease for Si.

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Linear increase for Cu, linear increase for Si.

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Solution

The correct option is B

Linear increase for Cu, exponential decrease for Si.


For metals, resistance increases upon increase in temperature. For undoped Si, resistance decreases upon increase in temperature.


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