GATE PH 2012 • Q50 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 7: Solid State Physics

Solid State Physics

Subtopic: Crystal Lattices, Band Theory & Superconductivity

Question Statement:

( The group velocity at the boundary of the first Brillouin zone is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 2 Aa (D) 21 22 Aa

Official Answer Key:

2.5

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2012 Q.50)** **1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**: This question examines concepts in **Solid State Physics** within *Section 7: Solid State Physics* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**: - Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Solid State Physics. - Setting up the exact evaluation: $\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$ - Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window. **3. Final Answer**: Official numerical answer is **2.5**.

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