Ans: Semiconductors are substances having conductance in the intermediate range 
to 
ohm 
.
The two main types of semiconductors are:
(i) n-type semiconductor
(ii) p-type semiconductor
n-type semiconductor: The semiconductor whose increased conductivity is a result of negatively-charged electrons is called an n-type semiconductor. When the crystal of a group 14 element such as Si or Ge is doped with a group 15 element such as P or As, an n-type semiconductor is generated.
Si and Ge have four valence electrons each. In their crystals, each atom forms four covalent bonds. On the other hand, 
and As contain five valence electrons each. When Si or Ge is doped with P or As, the latter occupies some of the lattice sites in the crystal. Four out of five electrons are used in the formation of four covalent bonds
What is a semiconductor? Describe the two main types of semiconductors and contrast their conduction mechanism.
What is a semiconductor? Describe the two main types of semiconductors and contrast their conduction mechanism.
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west of the geographic north. The north tip of the magnetic needle of a dip circle placed in the plane of magnetic meridian points above the horizontal. The horizontal component of the earth’s field is measured to be 
Specify the direction and magnitude of the earth’s field at the location.At a certain location in Africa, a compass points 
and 
carrying currents of 
and 
in the same direction are separated by a distance of 
. Estimate the force on a 
section of wire A.
wire carrying a current of 
is placed inside a solenoid perpendicular to its axis. The magnetic field inside the solenoid is given to be 
. What is the magnetic force on the wire?
and making an angle of 
with the direction of a uniform magnetic field of 
. What is the magnitude of the field 
at a point 
from the wire?
-turns carrying current 
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is at distance 
from the wire. Find the force acting on the electron if its velocity is directed towards the wire.