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The energy gap in case of which of the following is less than \( 3 \mathrm{eV} ? \)
- A Copper
- B Iron
- C Alumunium
- D Germanium
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) Germanium
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The energy gap of Germanium is \( 0.7 \mathrm{eV} \), that is, \( < 3 \mathrm{eV} \)
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