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A p-type semiconductor is...

A p-type semiconductor is

A

positive charged

B

negetively charged

C

uncharged

D

uncharged at 0K byt charged at higher temperatures.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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Germanium has been doped with impurity as shown in I, II, III and IV and based as it statements A. n-type semiconductor is formed in I and III B. p-type semiconductor is formed in II and IV C. P-type semiconductor is formed in II and IV D. p-type semiconductor is formed in I and III Select the correct statement(s).

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Knowledge Check

  • A hole in p-type semiconductor is

    A
    an excess electron
    B
    a missing electron
    C
    a missing atom
    D
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    C
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    C
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