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The electrical conductivity of a metal decreases with rise in temperature while that of semi-conductor increases. Justify.

A

the energy of the electrons Increases with temperature

B

a metal expands on heating

C

the atoms of the metal vibrate more at higher temperature

D

metals have low specific heat

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