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In P-type semiconductor the majority and...

In `P`-type semiconductor the majority and minority charge carriers are respectively

A

Protons and electrons

B

Electrons and minority

C

Electrons and holes

D

Holes and electrons

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In `P`-type semicondutor, holes are majority charge carriers and electrons are minority charge carriers.
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