Question 367Electricity/Electronics - QMED70% to pass
What is the name of the semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) thermistor.
A thermistor is a type of semiconductor whose electrical resistance decreases as its temperature increases. This makes it the correct choice for a semiconductor that exhibits this inverse relationship between resistance and temperature.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A resistor does not have a temperature-dependent resistance.
C) A thermopile is a type of thermoelectric device, not a semiconductor.
D) A diode is a semiconductor, but its resistance does not decrease with increasing temperature.
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