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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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