When an $N-$type semiconductor is heated,what happens to the charge carriers?

  • A
    Number of electrons increases while that of holes decreases
  • B
    Number of holes increases while that of electrons decreases
  • C
    Number of electrons and holes remains the same
  • D
    Number of electrons and holes increases equally

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