Physics for Electrical Engineering: Unit II: a. Electrical Properties of Materials

Additional PART B - 16 Marks Questions

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Physics for Electrical Engineering: Unit II: Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials : Additional PART B '16' Marks Questions

Additional PART B '16' Marks Questions

1. Explain periodic potential.

 

2. Describe the formation of energy band in a crystalline solid.

 

 3. Explain the origin of energy band in a solid.

 

4. Describe tight binding approximation to explain the formation of energy band.

 

5. Derive an expression for the effective mass of an electron moving in energy bands of a solid. Show how it varies with the wave vector.

 

6. Explain the concept of hole.

 

7. Define valance band, conduction band forbidden energy gap in the energy band structure.

 

8. Distinguish between conductors, semiconductor and insulator.

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