Read the following statements carefully :
Y : The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with increase of temperature.
Z : In a conducing solid, the rate of collisions between free electrons and ions increase with increase of temperature.
Select the correct statement (s) from the followin :

Options

A. Y is true but Z is false
B. Y is false but Z is true
C. Both Y and Z are true
D. Y is true and Z is the correct reason for Y

Answer

C

Explanation

Resistivity of conductors increases with increases in temperature because rate of collisions between free electrons and ions increases with increases of tempeature However the resistivity of semiconductors decreases with increase in temperature because more and more covalent bonds are broken at higher temperature.