Energy Band Diagram: Questions Answered

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The discussion revolves around a material science problem involving energy band diagrams, specifically focusing on the potential and kinetic energies of electrons and holes. The user is uncertain about the potential energy of the electron, which they speculate to be 1 eV, and the kinetic energy, estimated at 0.2 eV. They also question the potential energy of the hole and its kinetic energy, alongside the direction representing increasing hole energy. The user expresses confusion about the behavior of particles below the valence band energy (Ev). Clarification and assistance are sought to confirm their assumptions and address their uncertainties.
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hi guys, i came across this problem in my material science class.
can anyone help me with this problem?
thanks!

** (-> an electron)
Ec ___________________________ }-> 0.2eV, from Ec to electron Ec - Ev = 1eV

Ev ____________________________

* (-> a hole) }-> 0.1eV, from hole to Ev

--------> xOR, for a better post of the problem, please see attachment.1. what's the potential energy of the electron?
2. what's the kinetic energy of the electron?
3. what's the potential energy of the hole?
4. what's the kinetic energy of the hole?
5.the vertical axis is energy, meaning the electron energy. what direction represents increasing hole energy, up or down?
I'm guessing the potential energy for electron is 1eV, or the bandgap energy, and the kinetic energy of the electron is 0.2eV. And for 5, the increasing hole energy is probably in the upward direction. But I can't be sure about my answers, and I don't know what to do when the particle is below the Ev. Please help! Thanks again!
 

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