Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078807213
Author: Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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Chapter 29, Problem 41A
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To state the main current carrier in a p- type semi-conductor.

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Answer to Problem 41A

The main current carrier in a p- type semiconductors are positively charged holes as there is a deficiency of electrons.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction: The energy level in a crystal and the energy level in a single atom of that element.

The main current carrier in a p- type semiconductors are positively charged holes because p- type semiconductors is formed by adding trivalent impurity, which has three valence electrons that results in deficiency of an electron which is known as holes and it behaves as a positively charged particles.

Conclusion: The main current carrier in a p- type semiconductors are positively charged holes as there is a deficiency of electrons.

Chapter 29 Solutions

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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