Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In a p-type semiconductor, germanium is doped with which of the following?

A. Gallium
B. Copper
C. Phosphorous
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Copper
2.

The dominant contribution to current comes from holes in case of which of the following?

A. Metals
B. Intrinsic semiconductors
C. p-type extrinsic semiconductors
D. n-type extrinsic semiconductors
Answer» D. n-type extrinsic semiconductors
3.

The n-type semiconductor is which of the following?

A. Positively charged
B. Negatively charged
C. Neutral
D. Positive or negative depending upon doping materials
Answer» D. Positive or negative depending upon doping materials
4.

Identify the property which is not characteristic for a semiconductor?

A. At a very low temperature, it behaves like an insulator
B. At higher temperatures, two types of charge carriers will cause conductivity
C. The charge carriers are electrons and holes in the valence band at higher temperatures
D. The semiconductor is electrically neutral
Answer» D. The semiconductor is electrically neutral
5.

Boron when added as an impurity, into the silicon, produces n-type semiconductor.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

A small impurity is added to germanium to get a p-type semiconductor. Identify the impurity?

A. Bivalent substance
B. Trivalent substance
C. Pentavalent substance
D. Monovalent substance
Answer» C. Pentavalent substance
7.

In n-type semiconductors, which one is the majority charge carriers?

A. Holes
B. Protons
C. Neutrons
D. Electrons
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following, when added as an impurity, into the silicon, produces n-type semiconductor?

A. Phosphorous
B. Aluminum
C. Magnesium
D. Sulfur
Answer» B. Aluminum
9.

In a pure semiconductor crystal, if current flows due to breakage of crystal bonds, then what is the semiconductor is called?

A. Acceptor
B. Donor
C. Intrinsic semiconductor
D. Extrinsic semiconductor
Answer» D. Extrinsic semiconductor
10.

On doping germanium metal, with a little amount of indium, what does one get?

A. Intrinsic semiconductor
B. Insulator
C. n-type semiconductor
D. p-type semiconductor
Answer» E.