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The contribution in the total current flowing through a semiconductor due to electrons and holes are `3/ 5` and `2/ 5` respectively. If the drift velocity of electrons is 2 times that of holes at this temperature, then the ratio of concentration of electrons and holes is

A

`5//2`

B

`6//5`

C

`5//3`

D

`3//4`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the ratio of the concentration of electrons (nE) to the concentration of holes (nH) in a semiconductor based on the given contributions to the total current and the relationship between their drift velocities. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Contribution to total current from electrons (IE) = \( \frac{3}{5} \) - Contribution to total current from holes (IH) = \( \frac{2}{5} \) - Drift velocity of electrons (VD) = 2 × Drift velocity of holes (VDH) ...
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