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Pranav Jha
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Why are electrons considered to be the majority carriers in N type semi-conductors?
An explanation from the website www.t-pub.com[/url] ([url]http://www.tpub.com/content/neets/14179/css/14179_26.htm[/URL]) is:
Since N-type semiconductor has a surplus of electrons, the electrons are considered MAJORITY carriers, while the holes, being few in number, are the MINORITY carriers. But aren't the number of holes and electrons equal? Or have i misunderstood the explanation (most likely)?
An explanation from the website www.t-pub.com[/url] ([url]http://www.tpub.com/content/neets/14179/css/14179_26.htm[/URL]) is:
Since N-type semiconductor has a surplus of electrons, the electrons are considered MAJORITY carriers, while the holes, being few in number, are the MINORITY carriers. But aren't the number of holes and electrons equal? Or have i misunderstood the explanation (most likely)?
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