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COMEDK · Physics · 30. Semiconductors

The energy gap between valance band and the conduction band for a given material is \(6 \mathrm{~eV}\), then the material is :

  1. A A superconductor
  2. B An insulator
  3. C A metal
  4. D A semiconductor
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(B) An insulator

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The electrical conductivity of a solid depends on the energy gap (\(E_g\)) between the valence band and the conduction band. Materials are classified based on the magnitude of this energy gap: 1. Metals: The valence band and conduction band overlap, or the gap is zero. 2.…
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