Q173 / 225 · JEE Main 2002 · Physics

At absolute zero, Si acts as

A
non metal
B
metal
Correct answer
C
insulator
D
none of these

Solution

Semiconductors are insulators at low temperature

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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