STANDARD Physics Wavelength and Energy Gap MCQ Question
The maximum wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, which can create a hole-electron pair is germanium. (Given that forbidden energy gap in germanium is 0.72 eV)
1.7 × 10⁻⁶ m
1.5 × 10⁻⁵ m
1.3 × 10⁻⁴ m
1.9 × 10⁻⁵ m
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Using the formula \lambda = rac{hc}{E}, where , the maximum wavelength is calculated to be 1.7 × 10⁻⁶ m.
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