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In a p- n junction diode not connected to any circuit,

A

the potential is the same everywhere

B

the `p`-type is a higer potential than the `N`-type side

C

there is an electric field at the junction directed from the `N`-type side to the `P`-type side

D

there is an electric field at the junction directed from the `P`-type side to the `N`-type side

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