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The forbidden gap in an insulator is________________?

Correct answer: A. large

  • A. large
  • B. small
  • C. nil
  • D. any of the above

Explanation

Insulators have a large forbidden energy gap, so electrons need substantial energy to move from the valence band to the conduction band. Conductors have little or no gap, while semiconductors have a relatively small gap.

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