Physics A-Level
Graphical interpretation of ρ against T
What Graphical interpretation of ρ against T means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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A graph of ρ against T has a positive gradient for a metal and a negative gradient for a semiconductor, with the semiconductor fall being non-linear and steep, often shown as a curve.
Topics that use Graphical interpretation of ρ against T
- Resistivity (OCR A-Level)
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