Q.

Assertion(A): The resistivity of a semiconductor increases with temperature
Reason (R): In a conducting solid, the rate of collisions between free electrons and ions increases with increases of temperature.

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a

If A is true but R is false

b

If A is false but the R is true

c

If both A and R are true and the R is correct explanation of the A

d

If both A and R are true and the R is not correct explanation of the A

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Resistivity of semiconductor decreases with temperature. The atoms of a semiconductor vibrate with large amplitudes at higher temperatures there by increasing conductivity not resistivity. Hence the given assertion is false.

And for a conductor, the rate of collisions between free electrons and ions increases with increases of temperature. Hence increasing the resistivity. So the given reason is a correct statement.

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