Physics PYQ 215 of 288 · Electricity

Semiconductors are materials that have the following properties -

  1. AElectrical conductivity is higher than that of metals
  2. BElectrical conductivity is lower than that of metals
  3. CElectrical conductivity is zero
  4. DNone of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Electrical conductivity is lower than that of metals

Explanation

A semiconductor conducts electricity less than a metal (conductor) but more than an insulator. Silicon and germanium are examples.

Its conductivity rises with temperature and when small amounts of impurities are added.

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