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What is a semiconductor?

A. A conductor that operates only at low temperatures.
B. A conductor that conducts electricity faster than common metals.
C. A conductor that has less conductivity than do metallic
conductors
D. A substance that completely blocks the flow of electricity.

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Answer:

C. A conductor that has less conductivity than metallic conductors

Step-by-step explanation:

A semiconductor can conduct electricity, so they're not insulators, but the conductivity isn't as effective as a metal.

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Answer:

C. A conductor that has less conductivity than do metallic

conductors

Step-by-step explanation:

Semi means less

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