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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 19 Objective Question

Question

For which of the following substances does resistance decrease with increasing temperature?
Options
A Copper
B Platinum
C Mercury
D Carbon
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carbon is a semiconductor-like material whose resistance decreases with rising temperature, unlike the metals (copper, platinum, mercury) whose resistance increases with temperature.

Hint

Metals behave oppositely to semiconductor-like materials when it comes to resistance and temperature.

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