1
AIPMT 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Carbon, silicon and germanium atoms have four valence electrons each. Their valence and conduction bands are separated by energy band gaps represented by (Eg)C, (Eg)si and (Eg)Ge respectively. Which one of the following relationships is true in their case?
A
(Eg)C > (Eg)Si
B
(Eg)C < (Eg)Si
C
(Eg)C = (Eg)Si
D
(Eg)C < (Eg)Ge.
2
AIPMT 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Zener diode is used for
A
amplification
B
rectification
C
stabilisation
D
producing oscillations in an oscillator.
3
AIPMT 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction
A
widens the depletion zone
B
increases the potential difference across the depletion zone
C
increases the number of donors on the n side
D
decreases the electric field in the depletion zone.
4
AIPMT 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Choose the only false statement from the following.
A
In conductors the valence and conduction bands overlap.
B
Substances with energy gap of the order of 10 eV are insulators.
C
The resistivity of a semiconductor increases with increase in temperature.
D
The conductivity of a semiconductor increases with increase in temperature.
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