Q. Based on the energy band description, a solid can be classified as a semiconductor if the energy gap between the valence band and conduction band is
A) $3eV < E_{g} < 6\ eV$
B) $E_{g} > 6\ eV$
C) $E_{g} < 3\ eV$
D) $E_{g} = 0eV$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $E_{g} < 3\ eV$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.