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What is the photoconductive effect?

Answer

The increased conductivity of an illuminated semiconductor junction.

The photoconductive effect is the rise in conductivity of a semiconductor when it is illuminated.

Source: FCC Element 3 question pool, 3C

Not the answer

  • The conversion of photon energy to electromotive energy.
  • The decreased conductivity of an illuminated semiconductor junction.
  • The conversion of electromotive energy to photon energy.

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