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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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In a semiconductor crystal, if current flows due to breakage of crystal bonds, it is called
Options
A acceptor
B donor
C intrinsic semiconductor
Correct Answer
D Extrinsic semiconductor
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Intrinsic conduction occurs when electron-hole pairs are created due to thermal excitation, breaking covalent bonds.

Hint

What type of semiconductor conduction occurs due to breaking of bonds?

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