Materials for Electronics and Computing

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Which of the following is a semiconductor material?

  1. Aluminum

  2. Copper

  3. Silicon

  4. Gold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silicon is a semiconductor material that is commonly used in electronic devices such as transistors and integrated circuits.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of optical fibers?

  1. Glass

  2. Plastic

  3. Metal

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glass is the primary material used in the manufacture of optical fibers due to its low optical loss and high transmission capacity.

Which material is commonly used as a substrate for printed circuit boards (PCBs)?

  1. Glass

  2. Ceramic

  3. Metal

  4. Plastic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glass is commonly used as a substrate for printed circuit boards due to its high strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to heat and chemicals.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of transistors?

  1. Silicon

  2. Germanium

  3. Gallium Arsenide

  4. Indium Phosphide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silicon is the primary material used in the manufacture of transistors due to its excellent electrical properties and its ability to be easily processed.

Which material is commonly used as a dielectric in capacitors?

  1. Ceramic

  2. Plastic

  3. Metal

  4. Glass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ceramic materials are commonly used as dielectrics in capacitors due to their high dielectric constant and low dielectric loss.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs)?

  1. Silicon

  2. Germanium

  3. Gallium Arsenide

  4. Indium Phosphide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silicon is the primary material used in the manufacture of integrated circuits due to its excellent electrical properties and its ability to be easily processed.

Which material is commonly used as a heat sink in electronic devices?

  1. Aluminum

  2. Copper

  3. Steel

  4. Plastic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aluminum is commonly used as a heat sink in electronic devices due to its high thermal conductivity and its ability to be easily formed into complex shapes.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of magnetic recording media?

  1. Iron Oxide

  2. Chromium Dioxide

  3. Cobalt

  4. Nickel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iron Oxide is the primary material used in the manufacture of magnetic recording media due to its high coercivity and its ability to be easily magnetized and demagnetized.

Which material is commonly used as a substrate for solar cells?

  1. Silicon

  2. Gallium Arsenide

  3. Cadmium Telluride

  4. Copper Indium Gallium Selenide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silicon is commonly used as a substrate for solar cells due to its high efficiency and its ability to be easily processed.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of light-emitting diodes (LEDs)?

  1. Gallium Arsenide

  2. Indium Phosphide

  3. Aluminum Gallium Arsenide

  4. Zinc Selenide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gallium Arsenide is the primary material used in the manufacture of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) due to its high efficiency and its ability to emit light in a wide range of colors.

Which material is commonly used as a dielectric in high-frequency capacitors?

  1. Ceramic

  2. Plastic

  3. Metal

  4. Glass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ceramic materials are commonly used as dielectrics in high-frequency capacitors due to their low dielectric loss and their ability to withstand high voltages.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of superconductors?

  1. Niobium-Titanium

  2. Niobium-Tin

  3. Yttrium-Barium-Copper Oxide

  4. Magnesium Diboride


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Niobium-Titanium is the primary material used in the manufacture of superconductors due to its high critical temperature and its ability to carry large amounts of current without resistance.

Which material is commonly used as a substrate for thin-film solar cells?

  1. Glass

  2. Plastic

  3. Metal

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glass is commonly used as a substrate for thin-film solar cells due to its high transparency, its low thermal expansion coefficient, and its ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

What is the primary material used in the manufacture of optical fibers for telecommunications?

  1. Glass

  2. Plastic

  3. Metal

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glass is the primary material used in the manufacture of optical fibers for telecommunications due to its low optical loss and its ability to transmit signals over long distances.

Which material is commonly used as a substrate for printed circuit boards (PCBs) in high-frequency applications?

  1. Glass

  2. Ceramic

  3. Metal

  4. Plastic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ceramic materials are commonly used as substrates for printed circuit boards (PCBs) in high-frequency applications due to their low dielectric loss and their ability to withstand high temperatures.

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