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Identify the graph from the following showing the temperature dependence of resistivity for a typical semiconductor?
Identify the graph from the following showing the temperature dependence of resistivity for a typical semiconductor?
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For semiconductors, temperature and resistivity have an inverse relationship — as temperature increases, resistivity decreases.
Updated On: Mar 27, 2026
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with an increase in temperature. As the temperature increases, more charge carriers are excited, leading to a decrease in resistivity. Therefore, the graph showing a downward curve as temperature increases best represents the behavior of resistivity in a typical semiconductor.
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