Physics · JEE | Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Vacuum tubes are bulky, consume high power, operate at high voltages, and have limited life and low reliability compared to semiconductor devices. Statement II: In semiconductor devices, the supply and flow of charge carriers take place entirely within the solid itself, requiring no external heating or large evacuated space. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.