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With rise of temperature, the specific resistance of semiconductor _______.

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decreases
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increases
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remains unchanged
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A decreases
With rise in temperature, more electrons gain energy and jump into the conduction band of semiconductor due to which its conductivity increases and specific resistance decreases.

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