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.