Question

In a semiconductor, current conduction is due

• A. Only to holes.
• B. Only to electrons
• C. To holes and electrons
• D. None of the these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

To holes and electrons

In a semiconductor current conduction is due to both holes and electrons. In p-type materials holes out number the free electrons and they are the majority carriers where as in N-type, free electrons are the majority carriers.