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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

In a n type silicon, which of the following statement is true?

Options:

electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants

electron are minority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants

electron are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants

holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

Correct Answer:

holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants