Semiconductor Electronics Materials Devices and Simple Circuits - Result Question 11
11. In a n-type semiconductor, which of the following statement is true?
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(a) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
(b) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
(c) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.
(d) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 11. (b)
Solution:
- (b) In a n-type semiconductor holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.