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Question
The majority charge carriers in a P-type semiconductor are ______.
Options
Electrons
Holes
Protons
Ions
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Solution
The majority charge carriers in a P-type semiconductor are holes.
Explanation:
In a P-type semiconductor, holes represent the majority carrier and electrons the minority carrier.
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