Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

If the number of electrons (majority carrier) in a semiconductor is 5 X 1020 m-3 and μe is 0.135 mho, find the resistivity of the semiconductor.

A. 0.0926 Ωm
B. 0.0945 Ωm
C. 0.0912 Ωm
D. 0.0978 Ωm
Answer» B. 0.0945 Ωm
2.

Holes are the majority carries in Intrinsic Semiconductors.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

In a semiconductor it is observed that three-quarters of the current is carried by electrons and one quarters by holes. If the drift speed is three times that of the holes, what is the ratio of electrons to holes?

A. 1 : 1
B. 1 : 2
C. 2 : 1
D. 4 : 1
Answer» B. 1 : 2
4.

Identify the type of material.

A. Intrinsic Semiconductor
B. N-Type semiconductor
C. P-Type semiconductor
D. Conductor
Answer» D. Conductor
5.

Pure Si at 300 K has equal electron (ni) and hole concentration (p) of 1.5 X 1016 m-3. Doping by indium increases p to 4.5 X 1022 m-3. What is n in the doped silicon?

A. 4.5 X 109 m-3
B. 4.5 X 1022 m-3
C. 5 X 109 m-3
D. 5 X 1022 m-3
Answer» D. 5 X 1022 m-3
6.

P-Type semiconductor has a lower electrical conductivity than N-Type semiconductor.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following is n-type semiconductor?

A. CaO
B. MgO
C. ZnO
D. BaO
Answer» D. BaO
8.

Which one of the following is not an intrinsic semiconductor?

A. Carbon
B. Silicon
C. Germanium
D. Lead
Answer» B. Silicon
9.

The Hall coefficient of a specimen is 3.66 x 10-4 m3C-1. If it’s resistivity is 8.93 x 10-3 Ωm, what will be its mobility?

A. 0.01 m2V-1s-1
B. 0.02 m2V-1s-1
C. 0.03 m2V-1s-1
D. 0.04 m2V-1s-1
Answer» E.
10.

The following graph depicts the I-V characteristics of which instrument?

A. Photodiode
B. Light Emitting Diode
C. Solar Cell
D. Zener diode
Answer» D. Zener diode
11.

Which of the following can be used to create a P-Type Semiconductor?

A. P
B. Sb
C. Ga
D. As
Answer» D. As
12.

In N-Type semiconductors, which extra energy level is added?

A. Conduction level
B. Donor Energy Level
C. Acceptor energy level
D. Valence level
Answer» C. Acceptor energy level
13.

The concentration of doping is kept below ______________

A. 1 %
B. 5 %
C. 10 %
D. 50 %
Answer» B. 5 %
14.

What are the current carriers in semiconductors?

A. Electrons and Protons
B. Electrons and Nucleons
C. Electrons and Photons
D. Electrons and Holes
Answer» E.
15.

What is the energy level below which all levels are completely occupied at Zero Kelvin called?

A. Boson Energy
B. Fermi Energy
C. Stable Energy
D. Ground Energy
Answer» C. Stable Energy