PHYSICS
JAMB 2024 - Question 7
Physics 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 7: Which of these materials has a very large energy gap?
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Correct Answer
C
Explanation
Energy gap refers to the energy difference between the valence band and conduction band for a substance. A large energy gap indicates an insulator, while a small energy gap indicates a semi-conductor and a very small gap indicates a conductor. Diamond has a very large energy gap making it an excellent electrical insulator

