Semiconductors: Fermi Level — n-type MCQ

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Fermi Level — n-typeMediumQuestion 20211

Question

In an n-type semiconductor, the Fermi level is:

A
In the middle of the band gap
B
Closer to the conduction band
Correct
C
Closer to the valence band
D
Above the conduction band

Correct answer

Closer to the conduction band

Explanation

The Fermi level indicates the energy where P(occupancy) = 0.5. In n-type: excess electrons → higher occupancy near CB → Fermi level shifts toward the conduction band.

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