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allow free flow of electrons; ex. Metals |
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impede flow of electrons; ex. Rubber |
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devices that will conduct some current if you encourage the electrons with a potential difference |
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poor conductors and poor insulators, can be used for either or both properties |
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motivation for charge to flow |
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3 terminals of a transistor |
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Voltage applied to _____ allows current to flow between the _____ and _____. |
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a union of P-type and N-type material; functions as a one-way "valve" in an electric circuit |
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E-field that impedes the flow of current |
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depletion region gets smaller, allows current to flow from + to -, allows flow of electrons through junction |
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Reverse bias (reverse the battery) |
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depletion region gets bigger, impedes flow of current from + to -, impedes flow of electrons through junction |
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