Question
Physics Question on Semiconductor electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits
The charge carriers 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
Answer
holes in larger numbers and electrons in smaller numbers
Explanation
Solution
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.