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find the maximum wavelength of electromagnetic radiation which can create a hole-electron pair in germanium.The band gap in germanium is 0.65eV.

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To find the maximum wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that can create a hole-electron pair in germanium, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values**: - The band gap energy (E) of germanium is given as 0.65 eV. 2. **Use the Energy-Wavelength Relationship**: ...
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