Which one of the following is not a semi conductor:
Correct answer: B. Copper
- A. Silicon
- B. Copper
- C. Gallium arsenide
- D. Germinium
Explanation
Copper is a metal and all metals are conductors because they have free electrons. Silicon, germanium and gallium arsenide are semi-conductors and they only allow current to flow under specific conditions.
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