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Which of the following materials has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance?
ACopper
BIron
CSilicon
DSilver
✓ Correct Answer: C — Silicon
Semiconductors like Silicon have a resistance that decreases as temperature increases because more charge carriers become available.
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