Which material is used to manufacture Computer Chips?

2018

Which material is used to manufacture Computer Chips?

  1. A.

    Silver

  2. B.

    Iron

  3. C.

    Gold

  4. D.

    Semiconductor

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Correct answer: D

Semiconductors are used to manufacture computer chips. Silicon, the most common semiconductor material, possesses electrical conductivity properties between a conductor and an insulator. This allows manufacturers to etch millions of tiny transistors onto a single chip to control electrical signals precisely.

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