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OpenStudy (anonymous):

are charge carriers always electrons? no, current can be due to positive charge carriers. now i need to describe a situation in which this applies

OpenStudy (anonymous):

batteries, living organisms, ground etc...are all examples where positive/negative current exist

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx but how do i describe it? how about for battery...?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

In semiconductor devices there are both positive and negative charge carriers. This happens in a solar cell.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

semiconductr is partially metal or something?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

Het @elica85 semiconductor have conductivity that lies between metals and insulators.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you

OpenStudy (ash2326):

Welcome:D

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