When Light Strikes the P-Type Semiconductor in a Pn Junction

question 68

Multiple Choice

When light strikes the p-type semiconductor in a pn junction solar cell,

• A)only free electrons are created.
• B)only positive holes are created.
• C)both electrons and holes are created.
• D)positive protons are created.
• E)None of these is correct.

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