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How does the temperature affect the resistance of semiconductors?

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How does the temperature affect the resistance of semiconductors?

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The resistance of semiconductors decreases with an increase in temperature. This happens because heating breaks covalent bonds, releasing a large number of free electrons which increases conductivity and allows current to flow more easily.
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Chapter 8: Current Electricity - EXERCISE [Page 207]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Current Electricity
EXERCISE | Q 5. | Page 207
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