If $n_e$ and $n_h$ are electron and hole concentrations in an extrinsic semiconductor and $n_i$ is the intrinsic carrier concentration, then:

  • A
    $n_e / n_h = n_i$
  • B
    $n_e + n_h = n_i$
  • C
    $n_e - n_h = n_i^2$
  • D
    $n_e n_h = n_i^2$

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