UPPSC 2018 GS-I General science
Question

Which of the following elements is a semi conductor?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Silicon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Silicon”.

Silicon is the semiconductor among the given options.  

Semiconductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. They are essential components in electronic devices like transistors and integrated circuits.  

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