Semiconductor Physics Quiz

What is the fundamental study of the properties and behaviors of semiconductor materials?

• Semiconductor Physics

• Astrophysics

• Thermodynamics

• Quantum Mechanics

Which of the following materials have very low electrical conductivity and a large energy band gap?

• Superconductors

• Semiconductors

• Insulators

• Metals

What type of materials have an intermediate conductivity between insulators and conductors?

• Superconductors

• Insulators

• Metals

• Semiconductors

What is the process of adding impurities to semiconductors to modify their electrical properties?

• Fusion

• Doping

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

Which semiconductor materials are commonly used in electronic devices?

• Silicon and Germanium

• Gold and Silver

• Copper and Aluminum

• Mercury and Steel

What is the main application of semiconductor materials in solar energy conversion?

• Generating Wind Energy

• Converting Sunlight to Electricity

• Producing Biofuels

• Extracting Geothermal Energy

What is the main advantage of semiconductor devices over vacuum tubes?

• Smaller Size and Weight

• Lower Noise Level

• Higher Power Handling

• Longer Life Span

What happens to the resistance of semiconductors as the temperature increases?

• Becomes Zero

• Remains Constant

• Increases

• Decreases

At zero kelvin, how do semiconductors behave?

• As Superconductors

• As Conductors

• As Insulators

• As Semiconductors

What is the conductivity of semiconductors when impurities are added?

• Decreases

• Remains Constant

• Increases

• Becomes Zero