Electronic Devices and Circuits - Engineering

Q1:

Assertion (A): Germanium is more commonly used than silicon. Reason (R): Forbidden gap in germanium is less than that in silicon.

A Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C A is true but R is false

D A is false but R is true

ANS:D - A is false but R is true

A is wrong because germanium is rarely used.