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P-type semiconductor has _____ as majority carriers:

Answer: Holes.

  • A Electrons
  • B Holes
  • C Both equal
  • D Neither

Correct answer: B. Holes

Explanation: P-type is doped with trivalent atoms creating holes (missing electrons). Holes are the majority carriers.

Conductorconduction bandvalence bandbands overlapSemiconductorconduction bandvalence bandsmall gap (~1 eV)Insulatorconduction bandvalence bandlarge gap(> 3 eV)

Conductors have overlapping bands, semiconductors have a small energy gap that can be bridged by heat or doping, and insulators have a large gap that blocks conduction.

Concept context

Band theory, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and integrated circuits.

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