Work function is the maximum energy required by the fastest electron at 0 K to escape from the metal surface.

A. Metals B. Semiconductors C. Insulators D. All of the above

A. Drift of holes B. Diffusion of holes C. Drift of electrons D. Diffusion of electrons

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true

A. Forward bias voltage B. Potential barrier C. Rate of thermal generation of electron hole pairs D. None of the above