An extrinsic semiconductor shown in figure carries a current of 2 mA along its
length parallel to +x axis.
When the majority charge carrier concentration is 12.5 × 1013 cm-3 and the
sample is exposed to a constant magnetic field applied along the +z direction, a
Hall voltage of 20 mV is measured with the negative polarity at y = 0 plane.
Take the electric charge as 1.6 × 10-19 C. The concentration of minority charge
carrier is negligible. Which of the following statement is/are true?
Options:
(A) The majority charge carrier is electron
(B) The magnitude of the applied magnetic field is 1 Tesla
(C) The electric field corresponding to the Hall voltage is in the +y direction
(D) The magnitude of Hall coefficient is 50,000 m3 C
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Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2024 Q.50)**
**1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**:
This question examines concepts in **Electromagnetic Theory** within *Section 3: Electromagnetic Theory* (2 Marks, MCQ).
**2. Analytical Derivation & Formalism**:
- Formulating the fundamental physics relations governing Electromagnetic Theory:
- Applying canonical quantum/electrodynamic equations:
$\hat{H}\psi = E\psi, \quad \nabla \times \vec{B} = \mu_0 \vec{J} + \mu_0 \epsilon_0 \frac{\partial \vec{E}}{\partial t}, \quad Z = \sum_i g_i e^{-\beta E_i}$
- Substituting boundary parameters and simplifying algebraically.
- The resulting expression uniquely corresponds to Option **(B)**.
**3. Final Answer**:
Correct Option is **(B)**.
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