Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

Case : Read the information and answer the question(s).

The band gap of two materials is given. 

Diamond : 5.5 eV

GaAs : 1.43 eV

Based on this, what can you infer ?

Options:

It is easier for an electron to conduct electricity in diamond.

It is easier for an electron to conduct electricity in GaAs.

The conduction in these two materials solely depends upon temperature.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

It is easier for an electron to conduct electricity in GaAs.

Explanation:

It is easier for an electron to conduct electricity in GaAs due to smaller band gap.