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JAMB Physics 2011 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The electrical properties of germanium can be altered drastically by the addition of impurities. This process is referred to as

  • A. A. amplification
  • B. B. dopingCorrect
  • C. C. saturation
  • D. D. bonding

Explanation

The addition of impurities to a pure semiconductor to form an extrinsic semiconductor is known as doping.

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