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The effect of increase in temperature on the number of electrons in conduction band `(n_(e))` and resistance of a semiconductor will be as:

A

`n_e` decreases,resistance increases

B

Both `n_e` and resistance increase

C

`n_e` increases,resistance decreases

D

Both `n_e` and resistance decrease

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