Virtual Labs

In the experiment to determine the energy band gap of a semiconductor diode by changing the temperature while keeping the biasing voltage constant, which property will be measured?

a: Saturation Current (Is) Explanation

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b: Voltage (V) Explanation

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c: Temperature (T) Explanation

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d: Resistance (R) Explanation

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The energy band gap of a semiconductor diode is the energy difference between:

a: Conduction band and valence band Explanation

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b: Valence band and forbidden band Explanation

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c: Conduction band and forbidden band Explanation

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d: P-type and N-type regions Explanation

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When sufficient energy is provided by increasing the temperatue in the vicinity of semiconductor diode, what happens to electrons in the material?

a: Electrons move to the conduction band. Explanation

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b: Electrons move to the valence band. Explanation

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c: Electrons remain in the forbidden band. Explanation

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d: Electrons are emitted from the diode. Explanation

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What is the purpose of keeping the biasing voltage constant during the experiment?

a: To prevent overheating of the diode Explanation

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b: To ensure a constant initial current flows through the diode Explanation

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c: To maintain a constant temperature in the setup Explanation

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d: To reduce the complexity of the experiment Explanation

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How does the energy band gap of a semiconductor diode affect its electrical conductivity with increasing temperature?

a: Conductivity increases with temperature. Explanation

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b: Conductivity decreases with temperature. Explanation

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c: Conductivity remains constant with temperature. Explanation

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d: Conductivity is independent of the energy band gap. Explanation

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