Question
Physics Question on Electric charges and fields
As the temperature increases, the electrical resistance:
A
Increases for both conductors and semiconductors
B
Decreases for both conductors and semiconductors
C
Increases for conductors but decreases for semiconductors
D
Decreases for conductors but increases for semiconductors
Answer
Increases for conductors but decreases for semiconductors
Explanation
Solution
The resistance of conductors generally increases as temperature rises, whereas, for semiconductors, it tends to decrease with increasing temperature.