Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
If the two ends of a p-n junction are jo...

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

A

there will not be a steady current in the circuit

B

there will be a steady current from the N-side to the P-side

C

There will a steady current from the P-side to the N-side

D

There may or may not be a current depending upon the resistance of the connecting wire.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • SEMICONDUCTORS

    RESONANCE ENGLISH|Exercise Exercise 2|16 Videos

  • SEMICONDUCTORS

    RESONANCE ENGLISH|Exercise Exercise 3|88 Videos

  • SEMICONDUCTORS

    RESONANCE ENGLISH|Exercise Exercise 3|88 Videos

  • REVISION DPP

    RESONANCE ENGLISH|Exercise All Questions|463 Videos

  • SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION

    RESONANCE ENGLISH|Exercise Advanced Level Problems|13 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

In a p-n junction with open ends,

In a p-n junction with open ends,

The drift current in a p-n junction is

Write the two processes that take place in the formation of a p-n junction. Explain with the help of a diagram, the function of depletion region and barrier potential in a p-n junction.

Explain the two processes involved in the formation of a p-n junction diode. Hence, define the term 'barrier potential'.

p-n junction diode can be used as

The increase in the width of the depletion region in a p-n junction diode is due to:

Assertion : p-n junction diode can be used even at ultra high frequencies. Reason : Capacitative reactance of a p-n junction diode increases as frequency increases.

The P-N junction is-

The diffusion current in a p-n junction is