In a p-type silicone sample, the hole concentration is 2.25x10^15/cm^3. If the uncontributing carrier concentration is 1.5x10^10/cm^3, what is the electron concentration?

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In a p-type silicone sample, the hole concentration is 2.25x10^15/cm^3. If the uncontributing carrier concentration is 1.5x10^10/cm^3, what is the electron concentration?
 
 
 
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