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(a)
The minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
(a)
Answer to Problem 40AAP
The minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to calculate the minimum wavelength of the radiation
Here, energy band gap of the material is
Conclusion:
The values of Planck constant and speed of light are
Refer Table 14.6, "Electrical properties of intrinsic semiconducting compounds at room temperature", select the energy band gap of the
Substitute
Thus, the minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
(b)
The minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
(b)
Answer to Problem 40AAP
The minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Refer Table 14.6, "Electrical properties of intrinsic semiconducting compounds at room temperature", select the energy band gap of the
Substitute
Thus, the minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
(c)
The minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
(c)
Answer to Problem 40AAP
The minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
Explanation of Solution
Conclusion:
Refer Table 14.6, "Electrical properties of intrinsic semiconducting compounds at room temperature", select the energy band gap of the
Substitute
Thus, the minimum wavelength of the radiation absorbed by
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