WAEC Physics 2016 Objective — Question 49
Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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49. In a p-type semiconductor, the A. number of holes are equal to the number of electrons B. electrical resistivity increases C. electrons are the majority charge carriers D. holes are the majority charge carriers
- A. number of holes are equal to the number of electrons
- B. electrical resistivity increases
- C. electrons are the majority charge carriers
- D. holes are the majority charge carriersCorrect
Explanation
In a P-type semiconductor, the conductor material has an abundance of positively charged carriers known as holes, which are the majority charge carriers.
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