Electronic Devices Question 99

Question: A piece of semiconductor is connected in series in an electric circuit. On increasing the temperature, the current in the circuit will

[RPMT 2003]

Options:

A) Decrease

B) Remain unchanged

C) Increase

D) Stop flowing

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Because with rise in temperature, resistance of semiconductor decreases, hence overall resistance of the circuit increases, which in turn increases the current in the circuit.