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MHT CET 202621 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
21 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Semiconductors

MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Morning Shift · Physics · Semiconductors

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Options

  1. AThe resistance of the intrinsic semiconductors decrease with increase in temperature
  2. BDoping pure silicon with trivalent impurities give pp - type semiconductor
  3. CThe majority carries in nn -type semiconductors is holes
  4. Dpp-nn junction diode has a negligible resistance in forward bias

Correct answer

C. The majority carries in nn -type semiconductors is holes

Step-by-step solution

The resistance of an intrinsic semiconductor decreases with an increase in temperature because more electron-hole pairs are generated, which increases conductivity.

Doping pure silicon with trivalent impurities (such as Boron, Aluminum, Gallium) creates a deficiency of electrons, leading to the formation of holes. This results in a pp-type semiconductor.

In an nn-type semiconductor, pentavalent impurities are added, which provide extra electrons. Therefore, the majority charge carriers in an nn-type semiconductor are electrons, not holes.

A pp-nn junction diode offers very low (negligible) resistance when it is forward biased because the width of the depletion region decreases, allowing current to flow easily.

Thus, the statement that majority carriers in nn-type semiconductors are holes is incorrect.

Answer: The majority carries in nn -type semiconductors is holes
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