MCQ
The expected energy of the electrons at absolute zero is called
  • Fermi energy
  • B
    Emission energy
  • C
    Work function
  • D
    Potential energy

Answer

Correct option: A.
Fermi energy
a
(a)The highest energy level which an electron can occupy in the valence band at $ 0$  $K,$  is called Fermi energy level.

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