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A semiconductor is known to have an electron concentration of `6xx10^(12)` per cubic centimeter and a hole concentration of `8xx10^(13)` per cubic centimeter. Is this semiconductor N-type or P-type ?

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To determine whether the given semiconductor is N-type or P-type, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given concentrations - Electron concentration (n) = \(6 \times 10^{12}\) cm\(^{-3}\) - Hole concentration (p) = \(8 \times 10^{13}\) cm\(^{-3}\) ### Step 2: Compare the concentrations - We need to compare the electron concentration (n) with the hole concentration (p). ...
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