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Question 14

Three cylindrical specimen rods of identical length and cross-sectional area are made of copper (conductor), undoped silicon (semiconductor), and glass (insulator).

Which row correctly lists the materials in order of increasing electrical resistance at room temperature, and correctly describes the effect of a temperature increase on the resistance of the silicon rod?

Order: copper→silicon→glass\text{copper} \rightarrow \text{silicon} \rightarrow \text{glass}copper→silicon→glass
Effect of temperature rise: resistance decreases

Order: copper→silicon→glass\text{copper} \rightarrow \text{silicon} \rightarrow \text{glass}copper→silicon→glass
Effect of temperature rise: resistance increases

Order: glass→silicon→copper\text{glass} \rightarrow \text{silicon} \rightarrow \text{copper}glass→silicon→copper
Effect of temperature rise: resistance decreases

Order: glass→silicon→copper\text{glass} \rightarrow \text{silicon} \rightarrow \text{copper}glass→silicon→copper
Effect of temperature rise: resistance increases

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