In intrinsic semiconductor conductivity ...

In intrinsic semiconductor conductivity is due to.

A

doping

B

breaking of covalent bonds

C

free electrons

D

holes

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B

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In a intrinsic semiconductor

A

only electrons are responsible for the blow of current

B

only holes are responsible for the blow of current

C

both holes and electrons carry current and their number is the same

D

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In an intrinsic semiconductor

A

only electrons are responsible for the flow of current

B

only holes are responsible for the flow of current

C

both holes and electrons carry current and their number is the same

D

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In p-type semiconductor conduction in due to

A

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B

only electrons

C

only holes

D

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