Q. The charge carries in a $p$-type semiconductor are
A) Electrons only
B) Holes only
C) Holes in larger numbers and electrons in smaller numbers
D) Holes and electrons in equal numbers
Explanation
(c) In a $p$-type semiconductor, holes are the majority, charge carriers and electrons are minority charge carriers. So, holes are in larger numbers and electrons in smaller numbers.
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