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The diffusion current in a p-n junction is

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p-side to n-side

B

n-side to p-side

C

p-side to n-side if the junction is forward biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse biased

D

n-side to p-side if the junction is forward biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse based

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  10. The mean free path of a conduction electron in a metal is 5 xx 10^(-8)...

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  11. Which of the following statements is correct ?

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  16. Which of the following statements is wrong ?

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  17. If the following input signal is sent through a P-N junction diode, th...

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  18. The value of current in the following diagram will be –

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  19. In which of the following figure the junction diode is reverse biased ...

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