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A p-n Photodiode is fabricated from a semiconductor with a band gap of 2.5 eV. The signal wavelength is

A

`496Å`

B

6000Å

C

4000 nm

D

6000 nm

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The correct Answer is:
A
`lambda_(max)=(hc)/(eV)`
`=(1242eVÅ)/(2.5eV)=4960Å`
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