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in Class 12 by kratos

With an increase in temperature, the electrical conductivity of intrinsic semiconductor

(a) *** unchanged

(b) increases

(c) decreases

(d) first (b) then (c)

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Best answer

The correct option (b) increases.

Explanation:

An intrinsic semiconductor has a negative temperature coefficient. Its resistivity decreases with increase in temperature. Electrical conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity. Hence, electrical conductivity of intrinsic semiconductor increases with increase in temperature.

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