Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

What happens to the motion of electrons in a semiconductor with a small band gap (E g < 3 eV) at room temperature?

A

Electrons can be thermally excited to the conduction band.

B

Electrons remain in the valence band due to insufficient energy.

C

Electrons move directly to the conduction band without any excitation.

D

Electrons are unable to move as they are bound in covalent bonds.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In semiconductors with a small band gap, some electrons can acquire enough thermal energy to move from the valence band to the conduction band.

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