Question

Choose the correct statement

(a) When we heat a semiconductor its resistance increases

(b) When we heat a semiconductor its resistance decreases

(c) When we cool a semiconductor to 0 K then it becomes super conductor

(d) Resistance of a semiconductor is independent of temperature

Answer

(b) When we heat a semiconductor its resistance decrease

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