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The depletion layer in a p-n junction diode is `10^(-6)` m wide and its knee potential is 0.5 V, then the inner electric field in the depletion region is

A

`5xx10^(-7)` V/m

B

`5xx10^5` V/m

C

`5xx10^(-1)` V/m

D

`5xx10^6` V/m

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The correct Answer is:
B
`E="dV"/"dx"=(5xx10^(-1)) /10^(-6) = 5xx10^5` V/m
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