In a p-type semiconductor
A) the majority charge carriers are produced by donor impurities.
B) the majority charge carriers are produced by acceptor impurities.
C) there are equal numbers of donor and acceptor impurities.
D) no charge carriers present.

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In a p-type semiconductor, the majority charge carriers are holes, which are produced by acceptor impurities. These impurities accept electrons, creating holes that act as the majority charge carriers.

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