1.2 - Classification of Materials by Conductivity
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Name one example of a conductor.
💡 Hint: Think of materials used in electrical wiring.
What is a characteristic of insulators?
💡 Hint: Consider materials that prevent electricity from passing.
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What are the primary characteristics of conductors?
💡 Hint: Consider metals commonly used in cables.
True or False: Insulators have energy band gaps less than 5 eV.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of insulators.
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Explain how semiconductor doping alters its conductivity and provide examples of dopants for n-type and p-type semiconductors.
💡 Hint: Think about how additional electrons or holes changes conductivity.
Calculate the percentage increase in conductivity when the temperature of a semiconductor is raised from -20°C to 100°C.
💡 Hint: Research how temperature affects semiconductor properties to aid in your calculation.
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