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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

The forbidden energy band gap in conductors, semi conductors and insulators are \( E_{G1}, E_{G2} \) and \( E_{G3} \), respectively. The relation among them is

  1. A \( E_{G1} > E_{G2} > E_{G3} \)
  2. B \( E_{G1} < E_{G2} < E_{G3} \)
  3. C \( E_{G1} = E_{G2} = E_{G3} \)
  4. D \( E_{G1} < E_{G2} > E_{G3} \)
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(B) \( E_{G1} < E_{G2} < E_{G3} \)

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Conductors \(\left(E_{G 1}\right)\) : There is zero or negligible band gap (bands often overlap), allowing electrons to flow freely. Semiconductors ( \(E_{G 2}\) ): There is a small band gap (typically \(<3 eV\) ), allowing some conduction at higher temperatures. Insulators (…