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When a semiconductor is heated, its resi...

When a semiconductor is heated, its resistance

A

Decreases

B

Increases

C

Remains unchanged

D

Nothing is definite

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The correct Answer is:
A
As `Tuarr, rho darr` hence `Rdarr` for semiconductor .
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