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Homework Statement
I am reading a chapter on semi-conductors in a text.It talks about n-p type semi-conductors and states that "the potential of the n-side is higher than that of the p-side"
However, by convention, in case of batteries for example,we designate the negative terminal as lower potential and the positive terminal as higher potential.
So, what can be the reason behind the author's terminology?
Thanks.