Which of the following is a semiconductor?

[amp_mcq option1=”Plastic” option2=”Aluminium” option3=”Wood” option4=”Germanium” correct=”option4″]

The correct answer is (d), Germanium.

A semiconductor is a material that has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are used to make a wide variety of electronic devices, including transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.

Plastic is an insulator. It does not conduct electricity.

Aluminium is a conductor. It conducts electricity very well.

Wood is an insulator. It does not conduct electricity.

Germanium is a semiconductor. It has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator.