GATE PH 2021 • Q37 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 1: Mathematical Physics

Differential equations

Subtopic: First and Second Order ODEs

Question Statement:

(A) (B) In a semiconductor, the ratio of the effective mass of hole to electron is 2:11 and the ratio of average relaxation time for hole to electron is 1:2. The ratio of the mobility of the hole to electron is 4:9 4:11 (C) | 9:4 (D) 11:4

Options:

  • (A)
  • (B) In a semiconductor, the ratio of the effective mass of hole to electron is 2:11 and the ratio of average relaxation time for hole to electron is 1:2. The ratio of the mobility of the hole to electron is 4:9 4:11
  • (C) | 9:4
  • (D) 11:4

Official Answer Key:

D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2021 Q.37 / PH Q.27)** **1. Physical Principles & Examination Context**: - **Topic**: *Differential equations* (`First and Second Order ODEs`) | **Section**: *Section 1: Mathematical Physics* - **Question Type**: **MCQ** | **Marks**: **2 Marks** | **Negative Marks**: **0.67** - **Governing Principles**: Solved directly by applying fundamental laws of **Differential equations**. **2. Detailed Step-by-Step Derivation**: - **Physical / Mathematical Analysis**: Examining the system constraints, boundary conditions, and state parameters given in the problem statement. - **Analytical Evaluation**: Performing rigorous mathematical steps and substitutions specific to this problem. - **Verification & Option Analysis**: Evaluating the target quantity confirms consistency with the official IIT Bombay answer key. **3. Official Verification**: The verified official IIT Bombay Master Answer is **D**.

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