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Question
With reference to semiconductor physics, answer the following question.
What is meant by “Forbidden band" of energy levels?
Answer in Brief
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Solution
The energy difference between the valence and conduction bands is known as the forbidden band. Among its characteristics are the following: the material's current flow is caused by electrons moving from the valence band to the conduction band; there are no free electrons present.
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