When a pure semiconductor is heated, its resistance_________________?
Correct answer: B. Goes down
- A. Goes up
- B. Goes down
- C. Remains the same
- D. Can't sayHire Civil Engineers
Explanation
Heating a pure semiconductor generates more electron-hole pairs, sharply increasing its conductivity. Since resistance is the inverse of conductivity, its resistance goes down.
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