The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are A. free el

1.	The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are A. free electrons B. conduction electrons C. ions D. holes
Answer» Correct option (d) holes Explanation: In p-type semiconductors, holes are the majority carriers and electrons are the minority carriers. The less abundant charge carriers are called minority carriers; in n-type semiconductors they are holes.

The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are A. free electrons B. conduction electrons C. ions D. holes

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Correct option (d) holes

Explanation:

In p-type semiconductors, holes are the majority carriers and electrons are the minority carriers.

The less abundant charge carriers are called minority carriers; in n-type semiconductors they are holes.

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The majority charge carriers in a p-type semiconductor are A. free electrons B. conduction electrons C. ions D. holes

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