As the temperature increases, the electrical resistance:
1. decreases for conductors but increases for semiconductors.
2. increases for both conductors and semiconductors.
3. decreases for both conductors and semiconductors.
4. increases for conductors but decreases for semiconductors.
Subtopic:  Energy Band theory |
 75%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2022
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If in a \(\mathrm{p\text{-}n}\) junction, a square input signal of \(10~\text{V}\) is applied as shown, 

 
then the output across \(R_L\) will be:

1. 2.
3. 4.
Subtopic:  PN junction |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2015
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The \(I\text-V\) characteristics shown below are exhibited by a:

1. Light-emitting diode 2. Zener diode
3. Photodiode 4. Solar cell
Subtopic:  Applications of PN junction |
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Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2024
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:
1. The resistivity of a semiconductor increases with an increase in temperature.
2. Substances with an energy gap of the order of \(10~\text{eV}\) are insulators.
3. In conductors, the valence and conduction bands may overlap.
4. The conductivity of a semiconductor increases with an increase in temperature.
Subtopic:  Energy Band theory |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2005
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The circuit represents a full wave bridge rectifier when switch \(S\) is open. The output voltage \((\text V_0)\) pattern across \(R_L\) when \(S\) is closed:

1.   2.
3. 4.
Subtopic:  Rectifier |
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2022
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The incorrect statement about the property of a Zener diode is:
1. Zener voltage remains constant at the breakdown.
2. It is designed to operate under reverse bias.
3. The depletion region formed is very wide.
4. \(\mathrm{p}\) and \(\mathrm{n}\) regions of the Zener diode are heavily doped.
Subtopic:  Applications of PN junction |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2022
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In half-wave rectification, if the input frequency is \(60\) Hz, the output frequency will be:
1. \(120\) Hz 2. zero
3. \(30\) Hz 4. \(60\) Hz
Subtopic:  Rectifier |
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Level 2: 60%+
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The zener breakdown will occur if:

1. the impurity level is low.
2. the impurity level is high.
3. the impurity is less on the \(\mathrm{n\text-}\)side.
4. the impurity is less on the \(\mathrm{p\text-}\)side.
Subtopic:  Applications of PN junction |
 76%
Level 2: 60%+
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For a \(\mathrm{p}\text{-}\)type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?

1. Electrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
2. Electrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
3. Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
4. Holes are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
Subtopic:  Types of Semiconductors |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2019
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In the energy band diagram of a material shown below, the open circles and filled circles denote holes and electrons respectively. The material is a/an: 
      

1. \(\mathrm{p}\text-\)type semiconductor
2. insulator
3. metal
4. \(\mathrm{n}\text-\)type semiconductor
Subtopic:  Energy Band theory |
 76%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2007
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