NEETPhysicsCurrent ElectricityMCQ+4 / −1
The solids which have the negative temperature coefficient of resistance are :
- Ainsulators only
- Bsemiconductors only
- Cinsulators and semiconductors
- Dmetals
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Correct answer: C
The temperature coefficient of resistance is negative for semiconductor and insulators, and it is positive for metals.
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