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Why conductivity of conductor decreases while of semiconductor increases with increasing temperature?

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To understand why the conductivity of a conductor decreases while that of a semiconductor increases with increasing temperature, we can break down the explanation into a series of logical steps: ### Step 1: Understanding Conductivity Conductivity (\( \sigma \)) in materials is influenced by two main factors: 1. The number of charge carriers (electrons) available for conduction. 2. The frequency of collisions between these charge carriers and the lattice atoms of the material. ### Step 2: Conductivity in Conductors ...
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