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In a semiconductor, conductivity can be increased by

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Doping increases conductivity of semiconductors by increasing free charge carriers.
  • Cooling it to a very low temperature
  • Applying a strong magnetic field
  • Doping with impurities
  • Removing free electrons
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
Semiconductors have electrical conductivity between conductors and insulators.

Step 1:
Pure semiconductors have limited number of charge carriers.

Step 2:
Doping means adding a small amount of suitable impurity to a pure semiconductor.

Step 3:
Doping increases the number of charge carriers.

Step 4:
If pentavalent impurity is added, electrons increase and \(n\)-type semiconductor is formed.

Step 5:
If trivalent impurity is added, holes increase and \(p\)-type semiconductor is formed. \[ \boxed{\text{Doping with impurities}} \]
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