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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 1 Objective Question

Question

Answer saved For which of the following substances, is resistance decreases with temperature?
Options
A Copper
B Platinum
C Mercury
D Carbon
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon (a semiconductor) has negative temperature coefficient of resistance. Metals (Cu, Pt, Hg) increase with temperature.

Hint

Semiconductors: resistance ↓ as T ↑.

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