Q. Semiconductor is damaged by the strong current due to
A) Lack of free electron
B) Excess of electrons
C) Excess of proton
D) None of these
Explanation
(b) When a strong current passes through the semiconductor it heats up the crystal and covalent bonds are broken. Hence because of excess number of free electrons it behaves like a conductor
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