Semiconducting Devices Question 7
Question: Assertion : Electron has higher mobility than hole in a semiconductor. Reason : Mass of electron is less than the mass of hole.
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The ratio of the velocity to the applied field is called the mobility.
Since electron is lighter than holes, they move faster in applied field than holes.