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At absolute zero temperature, a semiconductor acts as a conductor.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question during an interview.My query is from Classification of Metals, Conductors and Semiconductors topic in portion Semiconductor Electronics : Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits of Physics – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) False

The explanation: At absolute zero temperature, a semiconductor does act as an insulator. When the electron gains ENOUGH ENERGY to participate in CONDUCTION, the electron is at a low energy state. Therefore, the semiconductors pretend like an insulator.


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