Which of the following is a semiconductor?
- APlastic
- BAluminium
- CWood
- DGermanium
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Correct answer: (d) Germanium
Explanation
A semiconductor has electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator.
Germanium (Ge), like silicon (Si), is a Group IV elemental semiconductor used in diodes and transistors.
Aluminium is a conductor, while plastic and wood are insulators.