With increase in temperature, the resistance decreases in:
(a) Copper
(b) Nichrome
(c) Glass
(d) Silicon
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Current Electricity
01 Mark
2026
(d) Silicon
Explanation
Silicon is a semiconductor. As its temperature increases, the number of free charge carriers also increases, causing its electrical resistance to decrease.
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