To measure the temperature coefficient of resistivity of a semiconductor, an electrical arrangement shown in the figure is prepared. The arm BC is made up of the semiconductor. The experiment is being conducted at 25 and resistance of the semiconductor arm is 3 m . Arm BC is cooled at a constant rate of 2 /s. If the galvanometer G shows no deflection after 10 s, then is : [figure]
- -1 10-2 C-1
- -2 10-2 C-1
- -2.5 10-2 C-1
- -1.5 10-2 C-1
Answer
(1) -1 10-2 C-1
Solution
Balanced bridge: RAB RBC= RAD RDC
0.8R= 13 R=2.4 m
In 10 s: | t|=2 10=20 , | R|=3-2.4=0.6 m
| |= | R|R0 | t|= 0.63 20=1 10-2 C-1
a semiconductor has a negative temperature coefficient of resistivity
=-1 10-2 C-1
Answer: (1)