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Which logic gate is called a universal gate?

Answer: NAND gate.

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

Correct answer: A. NAND gate

Explanation: The NAND gate (like NOR) can be combined to make any other logic gate, so it is universal.

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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