The variations of resistivity $\rho$ with absolute temperature $T$ for three different materials $X, Y$ and $Z$ are shown in the graph below. Identify the materials $X, Y$ and $Z$.

  • A
    $X$ - copper,$Y$ - nichrome,$Z$ - semiconductor
  • B
    $X$ - semiconductor,$Y$ - nichrome,$Z$ - copper
  • C
    $X$ - nichrome,$Y$ - copper,$Z$ - semiconductor
  • D
    $X$ - copper,$Y$ - semiconductor,$Z$ - nichrome

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