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In a `p-n` junction–

A

new holes and conduction electrons are produced continuously throughout the material

B

new holes and conduction electrons are produced continuously throughout the material except in the depletion region

C

holes and conduction electrons recombine continuously throughout the material

D

holes and conduction electrons recombine continuously throughout the material except in the depletion region

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  • Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction

    A
    Increases the number of donors on the N-side
    B
    Increases the electric field in the depletion zone.
    C
    Increases the potential difference acros the depletion zone
    D
    Widens the depletion zone

  • To make a p-n junction conducting

    A
    the value of forward bias should be more than the barrier potential.
    B
    the value of forward bias should be less than the barrier potential.
    C
    the value of reverse bias should be more than the barrier potential.
    D
    the value of reverse bias should be less than the barrier potential.

  • The n-side of the depletion layer of a p-n junction :

    A
    always has same width as of the p-side.
    B
    has no bound charges.
    C
    is negatively charged.
    D
    is positively charged.

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