Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
In an n-type silicon, which of the follo...

In an n-type silicon, which of the following statement is true `:`
(a) Electrons are majority carriers are trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(b) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(c ) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(d ) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

A

Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

B

Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

C

Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

D

Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
c
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

(a) Electrons are majority carriers are trivalent atoms are the dopants. (b) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants. (c ) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants. (d ) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants. Which of the statements given in Exercise is true for p-type semiconductors ?

What are the majority and minority charge carriers in an n-type semiconductor?

When a forward bias is applied to a p-n junction, it (a) raises the potential barrier. (b) reduces the majority carrier current to zero. (c ) lowers the potential barrier. ( d) None of the above.

Discuss the following trends in halogens. (a) atomic radius (b) ionisation potential (c) electron affinity and (d) electronegativity.