Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

For n-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?

Options:

Trivalent atoms are the dopant and electrons are majority carriers.

Trivalent atoms are the dopant and holes are majority carriers.

Pentavalent atoms are the dopant and electrons are minority carriers.

Pentavalent atoms are the dopant and holes are the minority carriers.

Correct Answer:

Pentavalent atoms are the dopant and holes are the minority carriers.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Pentavalent atoms are the dopant and holes are the minority carriers.