(c) is the correct statement.
Out of the given three elements, energy band gap is maximum for carbon, less for silicon and least for germanium.
A.
Raises the potential barrier.B.
Reduces the majority carrier current to zero.C.
Lowers the potential barrier.D.
None of the above.In an n-type silicon, which of the following statement is true:
(a) Electrons are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.
(b) Electrons are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(c) Holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.
(d) Holes are majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.