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In an n-type silicon, which of the following statements is true:

Q: Answer-In an n-type silicon, which of the following statements is true:

In an n-type silicon, the electrons are the majority carriers, while the holes are the minority carries. An n-type semiconductor is obtained when pentavalent atoms, such as phosphorus, are doped in silicon atoms.

A Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

B Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

C Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

D Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

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