In an extrinsic semiconductor,the number densities of holes and electrons are ${N_p}$ and ${N_e}$ respectively. Then:

  • A
    ${N_p} > {N_e}$
  • B
    ${N_p} = {N_e}$
  • C
    ${N_p} < {N_e}$
  • D
    ${N_p} > {N_e}$ or ${N_p} < {N_e}$ depends on the type of impurity.

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