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Physics Semiconductor Electronics Telangana & AP CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

When an n-type semiconductor is heated

A
number of electrons increases while that of holes decreases
B
number of holes increases while that of electrons decreases
C
number of holes and electrons do not change
D
number of holes and electrons increases equally

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D

When an n-type semiconductor is heated, number of holes and electrons increases equally as when a free electron is produced, simultaneously a hole is also produced.

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