Question

In a n-type semiconductor. which of the following statement is true. 

(a) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants. 

(b) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants. 

(c) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are dopants. 

(d) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants. 

Explanation:

 In n-type semiconductor, electrons are majority charge carriers and holes are minority charge carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.