Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

Assertion (A) : The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with rise in temperature.

Reason (R) : The atoms of semiconductor vibrate with larger amplitudes at higher temperature thereby increasing its resistivity.

Options:

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is the NOT correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Correct Answer:

A is true, but R is false

Explanation:

A is true B is false.