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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for p-type semiconductors?
(A) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(B) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(C) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(D) Electrons are minority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (B) only
  2. B (C) only
  3. C (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A) and (C) only
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(C) (C) and (D) only

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Carrier Types: In p-type semiconductors, holes are the majority carriers and electrons are the minority carriers. Dopants: They are formed by adding trivalent impurities (like Boron or Aluminum) to an intrinsic semiconductor.
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