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Temperature dependence of resistivity `rho(T)` of semiconductors, insulators and metals is significantly based on the following factors.

A

number of charge carriers can change with temperature T

B

time interval between two successive collisions can depend on T

C

length of material can be a function of T

D

mass of carriers is a function of T

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