Physics-Resistance & Resistivity

NEET Physics Resistance & Resistivity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which of the following combinations about resistance and resistivity is correct?

A

Metals have low resistivities, and their resistivity increases with temperature.

B

Insulators have very high resistivities, and their resistivity decreases with temperature.

C

Semiconductors have resistivities that decrease with temperature and can be modified by impurities.

D

All materials have the same temperature dependence of resistivity regardless of their type.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Semiconductors are characterized by a decrease in resistivity with an increase in temperature, and their properties can be altered by adding impurities. This aligns with the information about semiconductors in the NCERT context.

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