MCQ
With increase in temperature the conductivity of:
  • A
    Metals increases and of semiconductor decreases.
  • B
    Semeconductors increases and metals decreases.
  • C
    In both metals and semiconductors increases.
  • D
    In both metal and semiconductor decreases.

Answer

  1. Semeconductors increases and metals decreases.

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