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When a potential difference is applied across, the current passing through

A

an insulator at 0 K is zero

B

a semiconductor at 0K is zero

C

a metal at 0 K is finite

D

a `p-n ` dipole at 300 K is finite, if it is reverse biased.

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, D
a., b., d.
In case of metal, the current flow will be very high.
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