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On doping the conductivity of the semi conductor:

Correct answer: B. Increases

  • A. Decreases
  • B. Increases
  • C. Remains same
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Doping a semiconductor can increase its electrical conductivity.In N-type doping, the addition of pentavalent impurities increases the number of free electrons in the semiconductor, enhancing its conductivity. Conversely, in P-type doping, the addition of trivalent impurities increases the concentration of positive charge carriers (holes), also augmenting the material's conductivity.By introducing impurities into a semiconductor, whether to create N-type or P-type regions, the overall effect is an increase in the material's electrical conductivity compared to an undoped or intrinsic semiconductor.

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