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The energy band gap of silicon at room temperature is about:
A5.4 eV
B0.05 eV
C1.1 eV
D0.7 eV
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1.1 eV
Crossing the forbidden band takes about 1.1 eV in silicon, compared with roughly 0.7 eV in germanium.
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