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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices

Electrical conduction within a semiconductor occurs due to

Electrical conduction within a semiconductor occurs due to

Options

  1. Aneither electrons nor holes
  2. Bonly holes
  3. Cboth electrons and holes
  4. Donly electrons

Correct answer

C. both electrons and holes

Step-by-step solution

In a semiconductor, electrical conduction takes place due to the movement of both electrons in the conduction band and holes in the valence band.

When an electric field is applied, electrons move in the direction opposite to the electric field, while holes move in the direction of the electric field, both contributing to the total current.
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