For an intrinsic semiconductor, if $n_h$ and $n_e$ represent the number of holes per unit volume and the number of free electrons per unit volume respectively, then:

  • A
    $n_h < n_e$
  • B
    $n_h > n_e$
  • C
    $n_h = n_e$
  • D
    $n_h \neq n_e$

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