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The diffusion current in a p-n junction is

A

from the N-side to the P-side

B

from the P-side to the N-side

C

From the N-side to the P-side if the junction is forward biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse biased.

D

From the P-side to the N-side if the junction is forward-biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse biased.

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B
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  5. For a reverse bias P-N junction-

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  7. The value of barrier potential of P-N juntion in Ge is-

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  10. In a p-n junction diode, the barrier potential opposes diffusion of

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  11. PN-junction diode works as a insulator, if connected

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  12. If the forward voltage in a diode is increased, the width of the deple...

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  13. The resistance of a reverse baised P-N junction diode is about-

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  15. If V(A) and V(B) denote the potentials of A and B, then the equivalent...

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