$A$ $p-n$ photodiode is fabricated from a semiconductor with a band gap of $2.5 \, eV$. It can detect a signal of wavelength:

  • A
    $4000 \, nm$
  • B
    $6000 \, nm$
  • C
    $4000 \, \mathring{A}$
  • D
    $6000 \, \mathring{A}$

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