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In a semiconducting material the mobilities of electrons and holes are `mu_(e)` and `mu_(h)` respectively. Which of the following is true?

A

`mu_(e)gtmu_(h)`

B

`mu_(e)ltmu_(h)`

C

`mu_(e)=mu_(h)`

D

`mu_(e)lt0,mu_(h)gt0`

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