If $N_h$ and $N_e$ are the numbers of holes and conduction electrons in an extrinsic semiconductor,respectively,then:

  • A
    $N_h > N_e$
  • B
    $N_h = N_e$
  • C
    $N_h < N_e$
  • D
    $N_h > N_e$ or $N_h < N_e$ depending on the nature of the impurity.

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