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    In semiconductor physics, what does 'E' stand for in E-k diagram?

    • Energy
    • Electron
    • Exponential
    • Equilibrium
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Dive deep into the world of atomic and molecular structures, electronic properties, and quantum mechanics that govern the behavior of solids. Our quiz will challenge your understanding of these phenomena in a fun and engaging way.

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  • 2. 

    Which crystal structure is commonly found in diamonds?

    • Cubic

    • Hexagonal

    • Orthorhombic

    • Amorphous

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  • 3. 

    Which type of solid has atoms arranged in a random manner?

    • Amorphous

    • Ionic

    • Molecular

    • Metallic

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  • 4. 

    In a P-type semiconductor, what type of charge carriers predominate?

    • Electrons

    • Holes

    • Ions

    • Neutrinos

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  • 5. 

    In solid-state physics, what is the forbidden energy gap?

    • A range of energy levels occupied by electrons

    • A range of energy levels unoccupied by electrons

    • A range where no electron states can exist

    • The maximum energy level electrons can occupy

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  • 6. 

    What is the primary reason for the metallic luster and electrical conductivity of metals?

    • Electron-pair bonding

    • Covalent bonding

    • Delocalized electrons

    • Ionic bonding

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  • 7. 

    Which solid-state phenomenon is responsible for the behavior of a thermistor?

    • Pyroelectricity

    • Ferroelectricity

    • Photoconductivity

    • Negative temperature coefficient

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  • 8. 

    What is the primary mechanism behind the piezoelectric effect?

    • Electron flow

    • Crystal deformation

    • Thermal expansion

    • Photoemission

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  • 9. 

    Which type of crystal defects are responsible for improved conductivity in semiconductors?

    • Point defects

    • Line defects

    • Planar defects

    • Volume defects

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  • 10. 

    What is the primary cause of electrical resistance in metals?

    • Crystal defects

    • Impurities

    • Electron mobility

    • Lattice vibrations

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  • 11. 

    Which phenomenon explains the flow of electric charge in semiconductors?

    • Superconductivity

    • Photoelectric effect

    • Hall effect

    • Semiconductor conductivity

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  • 12. 

    In the context of semiconductors, what is the primary function of the 'valence band'?

    • Electron conduction

    • Hole conduction

    • Electron storage

    • Photon generation

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  • 13. 

    What is the bandgap of an insulator?

    • Narrow

    • Partially filled

    • Completely filled

    • Infinite

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  • 14. 

    What's the primary effect when a magnetic field is applied to a paramagnetic material?

    • Diamagnetic effect

    • Ferromagnetic effect

    • Magnetic susceptibility

    • Paramagnetic order

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    What phenomenon is responsible for the generation of x-rays when high-energy electrons strike a target?

    • Photoelectric effect

    • Scintillation

    • Compton scattering

    • Bremsstrahlung

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