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Which gate is called a universal gate?

Answer: NAND.

  • A AND
  • B OR
  • C NOT
  • D NAND

Correct answer: D. NAND

Explanation: NAND (and NOR) are universal gates: any logic function can be built using only NAND gates.

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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