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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:
The conductivity of a conductor increases with increase in temperature, because :
Options:
number density of free current carriers decreases
relaxation time increases
both 1 and 2
number density of carriers increases, relaxation time decreases but effect of decrease in relaxation time is much less than increase in number density
Correct Answer:
number density of carriers increases, relaxation time decreases but effect of decrease in relaxation time is much less than increase in number density
Explanation:
In electrolytic conductors, the ions are charge carriers and with increase in temperature, ionization increases and hence, conductivity increases.