Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

What happens to an intrinsic semiconductor at a temperature above absolute zero?

A

It behaves like a conductor due to thermally excited electrons.

B

It remains an insulator with no charge carriers.

C

It becomes a superconductor at high temperatures.

D

It only conducts electricity under very high voltages.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

At temperatures above 0 K, thermal energy excites some electrons from the valence band to the conduction band, enabling the semiconductor to conduct electricity.

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