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Which of the following is a key property of a semiconductor material?
Which of the following is a key property of a semiconductor material?
- Ability to conduct electricity only in one direction
- Low electrical conductivity (correct)
- Inability to conduct electricity at all
- High electrical conductivity
What is the primary mechanism by which charge carriers move in a semiconductor?
What is the primary mechanism by which charge carriers move in a semiconductor?
- Drift of holes
- Drift of electrons (correct)
- Tunneling of electrons
- Hopping of ions
Which of the following semiconductor materials is commonly used in electronic devices?
Which of the following semiconductor materials is commonly used in electronic devices?
- Silicon (correct)
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Gold
What is the purpose of doping in semiconductor materials?
What is the purpose of doping in semiconductor materials?
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Which type of semiconductor material has a higher concentration of holes than electrons?
Which type of semiconductor material has a higher concentration of holes than electrons?
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What is the primary function of a semiconductor diode?
What is the primary function of a semiconductor diode?
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Which semiconductor device is used to control the flow of electric current?
Which semiconductor device is used to control the flow of electric current?
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What is the purpose of a p-n junction in a semiconductor device?
What is the purpose of a p-n junction in a semiconductor device?
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Which semiconductor device is used to amplify electrical signals?
Which semiconductor device is used to amplify electrical signals?
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What is the function of a semiconductor rectifier?
What is the function of a semiconductor rectifier?
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