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What type of material is silicon considered to be?
What type of material is silicon considered to be?
- Superconductor
- Conductor
- Insulator
- Semiconductor (correct)
What do Group III impurity elements such as boron do in silicon?
What do Group III impurity elements such as boron do in silicon?
- Create holes
- Act as insulators
- Accept electrons (correct)
- Provide free electrons
What is the region called where n-type silicon changes to p-type silicon?
What is the region called where n-type silicon changes to p-type silicon?
- Crossing point
- Junction (correct)
- Transition zone
- Interchange area
What is the term for silicon with a majority of donor impurity elements?
What is the term for silicon with a majority of donor impurity elements?
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What do junctions in semiconductor devices allow for?
What do junctions in semiconductor devices allow for?
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