The temperature coefficient of resistivity of semiconductors is positive negativ

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Question
The temperature coefficient of resistivity of semiconductors is
Options
A. positive
B. negative
C. may be positive or negative
D. very low

Correct Answer

negative

Explanation

Resistance of semiconductors decreases with increase in temperature.

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2. Assertion (A): In an intrinsic semiconductor J = (?_n x ?_p)en_i.
Reason (R): Intrinsic charge concentration n_i at temperature T is given by n_i² = A₀ T³ e^-E_G0/kT.
Options
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

3. A parallel plate capacitor has area of plate A and plate separation d. Its capacitance is C. A metallic plate P of area A and negligible thickness is added as shown in Figure. The new value of capacitance is
Options
A. C
B. 2C
C. 0.5 C
D. 0.25 C

5. Assertion (A): In ionic dielectrics, P = P_e + P_i.
Reason (R): In ionic crystals, permanent electric dipole moment is zero.
Options
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

8. Assertion (A): Doping level in extrinsic semiconductors is very small.
Reason (R): Additional of impurity in the ratio of 1 part in 10⁸ parts increases the number of charge carriers by about 20.
Options
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

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