ExamBro
ExamBro
CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A piece of silver and another of silicon are cooled from 15 ℃ to 3 ℃. What will be the effect on resistance of each?

  1. A Silver: increases ; Silicon : increases
  2. B Silver: decreases ; Silicon : increases
  3. C Silver: increases ; Silicon : decreases
  4. D Silver: decreases ; Silicon : decreases
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) Silver: decreases ; Silicon : increases

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Silver (Conductor): It has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance, so as it is cooled, the thermal vibrations of the atoms decrease, allowing electrons to flow more easily and causing the resistance to decrease. Silicon (Semiconductor): It has a negative temperature…
From CUET
Explore more questions on app