Question
Write two points of difference between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.

Answer

Intrinsic Extrinsic
i. Pure semiconductor. i. Doped or impure.
ii. ?? = ?ℎ. ii. ?? ≠ ?ℎ.
iii. Low conductivity at room temperature. iii. Higher conductivity at room temperature.
iv. Conductivity depends on temperature. iv. Conductivity does not dependm significantly on temperature.

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