Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:
When the temperature of an extrinsic semiconductor is increased, the pronounced effect is on which of the following?
Options:
junction capacitance
majority carriers
junction volatge
minority carriers
Correct Answer:
minority carriers
Explanation:
As the temperature increases, more no. of covalent bonds are broken and hence, more no. of minority carriers are released.