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In a p-n junction diode, the barrier pot...

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

A

minority carriers in both regions only

B

Majority carriers

C

Electrons in N-region

D

Holes in P-Region

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

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

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  7. In which case is the junction diode is not reverse bias-

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

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  9. Avalanche breakdown is due to

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  10. If the two ends of a p-n junction are joined by a wire ,

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  11. Symbolic representation of photodiode is

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  12. Symbol of zener diode-

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  13. Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct ans...

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  14. Two junction diodes, one of germanium (Ge) and other of silicon (Si) ...

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  15. When light falls on a photo diode, its conductivity increases. Experim...

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  16. If the forward voltage in a semiconductor diode is chaged form 0.5 V t...

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  17. When the reverse potential in a semiconductor diode are 10 V and 30 V,...

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  18. If the frequency of input alternating potential in n, then the ripple ...

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  19. The current flowing through the zener diode in fig is-

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