Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, Chapter 1-20
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Regarding energy gap Eg of Si and Ge:
(a) Both substances have the same number density of charge carriers at room temperature.
(b) At room temperature, germanium has a greater number density of charge carriers than silicon.
(c) Both substances have a greater number density of
(d) For each substance, the number density of electrons equals that of holes.
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