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Which of the following materials have a negative temperature coefficient?

Correct answer: A. Germanium and silicon

  • A. Germanium and silicon
  • B. Germanium and iron
  • C. Iron and silicon
  • D. Iron and copper

Explanation

Germanium and silicon, which are semiconductors, exhibit a negative temperature coefficient of resistance. This means that their electrical resistance decreases as temperature increases.Here's why:- Germanium and silicon have a negative temperature coefficient because as temperature increases, the vibrations of the atoms (thermal energy) help to excite electrons into the conduction band, increasing conductivity and reducing resistance.- Iron (a metal) has a positive temperature coefficient, meaning its resistance increases with temperature.- Copper (a metal) also has a positive temperature coefficient, meaning its resistance increases with temperature.

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