CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023
In a semiconductor:
A. there are no free electrons at any temperature
B. there are no free electrons at 0 K (zero Kelvin)
C. the number of free electrons is less than that in a conductor
D. the number of free electrons increases with temperature
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A B only
- B D only
- C A and B only
- D B, C and D only
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) B, C and D only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
At absolute zero, semiconductors have no free electrons and act as insulators. As temperature increases, more electrons gain thermal energy to jump into the conduction band, though this concentration remains significantly lower than that of a metal conductor. D) B, C and D only
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