Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

In a diamond-like crystal structure of Silicon with a lattice spacing of 5.43 Å, how does the movement of holes differ from the movement of conduction electrons under an applied electric field?

A

Holes move as bound electrons fill empty bonds, while conduction electrons move freely.

B

Both holes and conduction electrons move freely without any bound states.

C

Conduction electrons move by jumping between empty bonds, while holes move freely.

D

Holes and conduction electrons both move as bound electrons filling empty bonds.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

From the NCERT context, holes move by bound electrons filling empty bonds, whereas conduction electrons move freely as independent particles.

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