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As temperature increases the number of free electrons and holes in an intrinsic semiconductor

a.

increases

b.

decreases

c.

remains the same

d.

may increase or decrease

Answer: (a).increases

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Q. As temperature increases the number of free electrons and holes in an intrinsic semiconductor

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