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In a npn transistor,_____________are the minority carriers?

Correct answer: B. holes

  • A. free electrons
  • B. holes
  • C. donor ions
  • D. acceptor ions

Explanation

In an NPN transistor, electrons are the majority carriers because the emitter and collector are n-type, while holes are the minority carriers. Donor and acceptor ions remain fixed in the semiconductor lattice.

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