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The drift current in a p-n junction is...

The drift 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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  2. The diffusion current in a p-n junction is

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  3. The drift current in a p-n junction is

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  4. For a reverse bias P-N junction-

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  5. Druing P-N junction formation when the electron and holes stops moving...

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

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  7. Region without free electrons and holes in a p-n junction is

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  8. One part of a device is connected with the negative terminal of a batt...

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  9. Potential barrier developed in a junction diode opposes the flow of

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

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

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

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

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

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  15. Avalanche breakdown is due to

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

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  18. Symbol of zener diode-

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

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  20. Two junction diodes one of germanium (Ge) and other of sillicon (Si) a...

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