AIPMT PRELIMS2005Physics-Semiconductors

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Physics Properties of Semiconductors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Choose the only false statement from the following:

A

Substances with energy gap of the order of 10 eV are insulators

B

The conductivity of a semiconductor increases with increases in temperature

C

In conductors the valence and conduction bands may overlap

D

The resistivity of a semiconductor increases with increase in temperature

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In semiconductors, resistivity decreases with an increase in temperature due to increased charge carrier concentration.

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