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Q.

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.

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a

current in p-type > current in n-type.

b

current in n-type = current in p-type.

c

current in n-type > current in p-type.

d

No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

IN = Current in N-type semiconductor
=μeNe+μhnheAE
IP = Current in P-type semiconductor
=μhNh+μeneeAE
Now Ne = Nh and ne  = nh
Also μe>μh and Ne>>ne,Nh>>ne
Where Ne = electron concentration in N-type
Nh = Hole concentration in P-type
and Ne = Nh
nh = hole concentration in N-type
ne = Electron concentration in P-type
lNlp=μeμhNe+μhμeneeAE=μeμhNeneeAE
Since μe>μh and Ne>ne
We conclude IN > IP

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