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In an n-type semiconductor, majority charge carriers areA) ElectronsB) NeutronsC) HolesD) Protons

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In an n-type semiconductor, the majority charge carriers are electrons (option A).

In a semiconductor, the term "n-type" refers to a material that has been doped with impurities, typically elements from Group V of the periodic table (such as phosphorus or arsenic). These impurities introduce extra electrons into the semiconductor crystal structure, creating an excess of negatively charged carriers.

The majority charge carriers in an n-type semiconductor are electrons because the doping process adds extra electrons to the crystal lattice, which become the dominant charge carriers and contribute to the conduction of electric current. These extra electrons are mobile and can move freely within the crystal lattice when an electric field is applied, making them the primary charge carriers in n-type semiconductors.