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Physics Question on Semiconductor electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits

An intrinsic semiconductor at 0K0\,K temperature behaves like

A

conductor

B

p-type semiconductor

C

n-type semiconductor

D

insulator

Answer

insulator

Explanation

Solution

At 0K0\,K there is no free electrons for conduction. Therefore, at 0K0\,K an intrinsic semiconductor behaves as insulator.