How does a semiconductor behave at absolute zero temperature ........

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How does a semiconductor behave at absolute zero temperature?

like an insulator

like a conductor

depends on the material

None of the above

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Explanation:

At or close to absolute zero a semiconductor behaves like an insulator. When an electron gains enough energy to participate in conduction (is “free”), it is at a high energy state. When the electron is bound, and thus cannot participate in conduction, the electron is at a low energy state.