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When `N`-type of semiconductor is heated

A

Number of electrons increases while that of holes decreases

B

Number of holes increases while that of electrons decreases

C

Number of electrons and holes remains same

D

Number of electrons and holes increases equally

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D
When a free electron is produced, simutanteously a hole is also produced.
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