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How does potential barrier of a semiconductor vary with temperature?

A

0.6 V

B

0.8 V

C

0.9 V

D

0.4 V

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The correct Answer is:
D
The potential barrier decreases on heating. Hence it can not be 0.6, 0.8 or 0.9 V.
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