A light emitting diode is made from:
Correct answer: C. Gallium arsenide
- A. Genninium
- B. Silicon
- C. Gallium arsenide
- D. Phosphorus
Explanation
LEDs are comprised of compound semiconductor materials, which are made up of elements from group III and group V of the periodic table (these are known as III-V materials). Examples of III-V materials commonly used to make LEDs are gallium arsenide (GaAs) and gallium phosphide (GaP).
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