Components

What happens to the conductivity of photoconductive material when light shines on it?

Answer

It increases.

Light frees additional charge carriers in a photoconductive material, so its conductivity rises (resistance falls).

Source: FCC Element 3 question pool, 3C

Not the answer

  • It decreases.
  • It becomes temperature dependent.
  • It stays the same.

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