MHT CET Medical202621 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsSemiconductorsActual
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Options
- AThe resistance of the intrinsic semiconductors decrease with increase in temperature
- BDoping pure silicon with trivalent impurities give p - type semiconductor
- CThe majority carries in n -type semiconductors is holes
- Dp - n junction diode has a negligible resistance in forward bias
Correct answer
C. The majority carries in n -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 p -type semiconductor. In an n -type semiconductor, pentavalent impurities are added, which provide extra electrons. Therefore, the majority charge carriers in an n -type semiconductor a