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Let `n_(p)` and `n_(e )` be the number of holes and conduction electrons respectively in a semiconductor. Then

A

`n_(p)gtn_(e)` in an intrinsic semiconductor

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`n_(p)=n_(e)` in an extrinsic semiconductor

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`n_(p)=n_(e)` in an intrinsic semiconductor

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`n_(e)gtn_(p)` in an intrinsic semiconductor

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`n_(e )=n_(p)`
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