Q.

Under the influence of electric field, which of the following statement is true about the movement of electrons and holes in a p -type semiconductor?

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a

Electron will move towards the positively charged plate through electron holes

b

Holes will appear to be moving towards the negatively charged plate

c

Both electrons and holes appear to move towards the positively charged plate

d

Movement of electrons is not related to the movement of holes

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In a p-type semiconductor, the conductivity is due to existence of hole. When electric field is applied to a p - type semiconductor and the hole appears to move towards negatively charged plate and the electron moves towards positively charged plate.
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