For which substance among the following, conductivity increases with…

2018

For which substance among the following, conductivity increases with temperature?

  1. A.

    Copper

  2. B.

    Germanium

  3. C.

    Silver

  4. D.

    Iron

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Correct answer: B

Conductivity of semiconductors increases with temperature because more charge carriers become available. Germanium is a semiconductor, unlike copper, silver and iron, which are metals.

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