What is the relation between the number density of holes $(n_h)$ and free electrons $(n_e)$ in an intrinsic semiconductor at room temperature?

  • A
    $n_e = n_h$
  • B
    $n_e > n_h$
  • C
    $n_e < n_h$
  • D
    $n_e = 0, n_h = 0$

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