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NAND gate is combination of:

Answer: NOT + AND.

  • A AND gate only
  • B NOT + AND
  • C NOT + OR
  • D OR + AND

Correct answer: B. NOT + AND

Explanation: NAND = NOT + AND. Output is 0 only when all inputs are 1; otherwise output is 1.

Conductorconduction bandvalence bandbands overlapSemiconductorconduction bandvalence bandsmall gap (~1 eV)Insulatorconduction bandvalence bandlarge gap(> 3 eV)

Conductors have overlapping bands, semiconductors have a small energy gap that can be bridged by heat or doping, and insulators have a large gap that blocks conduction.

Concept context

Band theory, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and integrated circuits.

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