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In a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statement is true?
PhysicsSemiconductorsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants
  • B Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants
  • C Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants
  • D Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants

In p-type semiconductor, trivalent impurities are added to an intrinsic semiconductor, which creates holes which are majority charge carriers.

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