Electronic Devices Question 99
Question: A piece of semiconductor is connected in series in an electric circuit. On increasing the temperature, the current in the circuit will
[RPMT 2003]
Options:
A) Decrease
B) Remain unchanged
C) Increase
D) Stop flowing
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Because with rise in temperature, resistance of semiconductor decreases, hence overall resistance of the circuit increases, which in turn increases the current in the circuit.