How Does the Hall Effect Experiment Work with Semiconductors and Magnets?

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The Hall Effect experiment involves placing a semiconductor between the poles of a magnet to observe the behavior of charge carriers in a magnetic field. The choice of semiconductor over metal may influence the results due to differences in charge carrier mobility and concentration. The specific 1 cm gap is questioned, with some suggesting it may not significantly affect magnetic field strength, as the field is generally uniform between the poles. The symmetrical placement of the semiconductor is important for ensuring consistent magnetic field exposure, which can affect the accuracy of the measurements. Understanding these factors is crucial for interpreting the results of the Hall Effect experiment accurately.
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We have an experiment on Hall Effect,in which we place a semiconductor material in the middle of a 2 poles of a magnet exactly in the middle so that a distance of 1 cm exists between the poles.
Questions:
1.Why is a semiconductor placed?Will it make any difference with a metal?
2.Why a 1 cm gap in particular?
3.Why does it have to placed symmetrically w.r.t. to poles?

1.I think there should be no difference,but then since it is a practical experiments are there any constraints with using a metal?
2.I don't see why there has to be a 1 cm gap at all.There is a table on the apparatus that gives Magnetic field strength values for different magnet currents.But that won't be disturbed with the distance ,will it?
3.I am again not sure.Isn't the field the same everywhere in between the poles?
 
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