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At absolute temperature

a.

the forbidden energy gap in germanium is higher than that in silicon

b.

the forbidden energy gap in germanium and silicon are equal

c.

the forbidden energy gap in silicon is higher than that in germanium

d.

none of the above

Answer: (c).the forbidden energy gap in silicon is higher than that in germanium

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