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In p-type material, what are the electrons produced by thermal generation of electron-hole pairs called?

Correct answer B. Minority carriers

Explanation

In p-type material holes from acceptor impurities greatly outnumber electrons, so the few electrons created thermally are the minority charge carriers.

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