Practice question
Question
Which of the following element is used as the photoconductive material used in the drum of photocopier machine?
Explanation
Selenium exhibits photoconductivity, becoming conductive when illuminated and insulating in darkness. In xerography, a selenium-coated drum holds electrostatic charge selectively discharged by light reflected from document, allowing toner adhesion to form printed image.
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