University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Molecules and Condensed Matter - Problems - Exercises - Page 1439: 42.57

Answer

Choice B.

Work Step by Step

As the temperature increases, the electrons gain energy, and more of them have enough energy to jump into the conduction band. In other words, when the device heats up, at any voltage, more charge carriers are available. This means more current will flow at a higher temperature than at a lower temperature.
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