The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.
- No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type
- Current in n-type = current in p-type
- current in p-type > current in n-type
- current in n-type > current in p-type
Answer
(4) current in n-type > current in p-type
Solution
Current I = neAvd = neA E, so for equal carrier concentration and equal field, I .
As per NCERT, the mobility of electrons is greater than that of holes ( e > h).
current in n-type (electrons) > current in p-type (holes).
Answer: (4)