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Which one of the following behaves like an intrinsic semiconductor, at absolute zero temperature?
Which one of the following behaves like an intrinsic semiconductor, at absolute zero temperature?
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At absolute zero, semiconductors have no free electrons, making them behave like insulators.
Updated On: Feb 4, 2025
- Superconductor
- Insulator
- n-type semiconductor
- p-type semiconductor
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding semiconductors at absolute zero. - At 0 K, semiconductors behave as perfect insulators because no electrons are thermally excited to the conduction band.
Step 2: Selecting the correct option. Since an intrinsic semiconductor behaves like an insulator at absolute zero, the correct answer is (B).
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