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What is the defining characteristic of a semiconductor?
What is the defining characteristic of a semiconductor?
- Total absence of energy bands
- Low conductivity (correct)
- Complete insulating ability
- High conductivity
Which materials are examples of semiconductors?
Which materials are examples of semiconductors?
- Wood and glass
- Germanium and silicon (correct)
- Copper and aluminum
- Plastic and rubber
What is the energy gap in semiconductors?
What is the energy gap in semiconductors?
- 10 eV
- 0.5 eV
- 5 eV
- 1 eV (correct)
What type of semiconductor is built of highly pure semiconductor material?
What type of semiconductor is built of highly pure semiconductor material?
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What are extrinsic semiconductors also known as?
What are extrinsic semiconductors also known as?
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What is the defining characteristic of a semiconductor material?
What is the defining characteristic of a semiconductor material?
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Which type of semiconductor has a nearly empty conduction band and a nearly filled valence band separated by a narrow energy gap?
Which type of semiconductor has a nearly empty conduction band and a nearly filled valence band separated by a narrow energy gap?
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What is the defining characteristic of an intrinsic semiconductor?
What is the defining characteristic of an intrinsic semiconductor?
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How are extrinsic semiconductors different from intrinsic semiconductors?
How are extrinsic semiconductors different from intrinsic semiconductors?
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What are examples of intrinsic semiconductors?
What are examples of intrinsic semiconductors?
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