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What are semiconductors ? What is the effect of increasing temperature on the conductivity of a semiconductor ?

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Semiconductors are the solids with conductivities in the intermediate range of 10-6 to `10^(4) ohm^(-1) m^(-1)`. The conductivity of a semiconductor increases with increase in temperature.
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