Semiconductor is damaged by the strong current due to

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Semiconductor is damaged by the strong current due to (A) Lack of free electrons (B) Excess of electrons (C) Excess of protons (D) None of these

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When a strong current passes through the semiconductor, it heats up the crystal and covalent bonds are broken. Hence, because of excess number of free electrons it behaves like a conductor.

Q. Semiconductor is damaged by the strong current due to

Lack of free electrons

Excess of electrons

Excess of protons

None of these

When a strong current passes through the semiconductor, it heats up the crystal and covalent bonds are broken. Hence, because of excess number of free electrons it behaves like a conductor.