Physics PYQ 216 of 288 · Electricity

Which one of the following metals is used as a semiconductor in transistors?

  1. ACopper
  2. BGermanium
  3. CGraphite
  4. DSilver

44th BPSC Prelims 2000

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Correct answer: (b) Germanium

Explanation

Germanium (like silicon) is a semiconductor, used to make transistors and diodes.

Copper and silver are good conductors, and graphite also conducts electricity, so they are not used as semiconductors.

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