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General Knowledge · Q1417

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1417

Q1417

Solids which conduct electricity at higher temperature but not at lower temperature are called

A.
Super-conductor
B.
Metallic-conductor
C.
Semi-conductor
Answer
D.
Insulator

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Semiconductors are insulators at low temperatures and reasonably good conductors at higher temperatures. As temperature increases, the semiconductor material becomes a better and better conductor.