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The temperature (T) dependence of resistivity (rho) of a semiconductor is represented by :

A

Figure (2)

B

Figure (3)

C

Figure (4)

D

Figure (1)

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B
When the temperature is increased, the conductivity of a semiconductor is increased and its resistivity is decreased exponentially. This is shown in figure (3) or option (b).
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