Q. For a p-type semiconductor which of the following statements is true ?
A) Electrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
B) Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
C) Holes are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
D) Electrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
Explanation
[Solution] p-type semiconductors are doped with trivalent atoms; holes are the majority carriers. Answer (2).
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