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What is a 'semiconductor' ? Describe the...

What is a 'semiconductor' ? Describe the two main types of semiconductors and contrast their condcution mechanisms.

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Substances whose conductance lies inbetween that of metals (conductors) and incsulators are called semiconductors.
Two main types of semiconductors are n-type and p -type.
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