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The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.

  1. A
    Current in n-type > current in p-type
  2. B
    No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type
  3. C
    Current in n-type = current in p-type
  4. D
    Current in p-type > current in n-type

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Current is given by .Since (in n-type) = (in p-type), and the area and field are the same, the current depends on the mobility .Since electrons have higher mobility than holes (), the current in n-type semiconductor will be greater.

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The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.
A
Current in n-type > current in p-type
B
No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type
C
Current in n-type = current in p-type
D
Current in p-type > current in n-type

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