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Question
What happens to the resistance of a semiconducting material when its temperature is raised?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
When the temperature is raised, its resistance decreases (and its conductivity increases). This happens because heating provides energy that releases more free electrons for conduction, unlike in normal metals.
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Chapter 7: Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law - EXERCISE-2 [Page 161]
