Asked in UHS MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

In LED when an electron combines with a _ during forward bias conduction, a photon of visible light is emitted.

Correct answer: C. Hole.

  • A. High voltage.
  • B. Photon.
  • C. Hole.
  • D. Positron.

Explanation

A hole or an electron hole is a point in an atom, a lattice or a structure where an electron can exist but does not because it has been excited to a higher energy level. when it returns to its normal energy level it emits a photon.

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