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Physics Question from JEE Main 2025 · 4 April, Shift 2

Consider a nn-type semiconductor in which nen_e and nhn_h are the number of electrons and holes, respectively.

(A) Holes are minority carriers

(B) The dopant is a pentavalent atom

(C) nenhni2n_e n_h \neq n_i^2 (where nin_i is the number of electrons or holes in the semiconductor when it is in intrinsic form)

(D) nenhni2n_e n_h \geq n_i^2

(E) The holes are not generated due to the donors

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A

    (A),(C),(D)(A), (C), (D) only

  • B

    (A),(C),(E)(A), (C), (E) only

  • C

    (A),(B),(E)(A), (B), (E) only

  • D

    (A),(B),(C)(A), (B), (C) only

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