The temperature dependence of resistances of Cu and undoped Si in the temperature range 300−400K, is best described by
A
Linear increase for Cu, linear increase for Si.
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B
Linear increase for Cu, exponential increase for Si.
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C
Linear increase for Cu, exponential decrease for Si.
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D
Linear decrease for Cu, linear decrease for Si.
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Solution
The correct option is C Linear increase for Cu, exponential decrease for Si. Resistance of a conductor increases linearly with temperature. R=Ro(1+αΔT)
Resistance of semiconductor decreases with temperature.
Conductivity, σ=Ce−EG/2kT