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When a p -n junction is forward biased, then the motion of charge carriers across the barrier is due to ………………… (drift, diffusion) and when it is reverse biased, then the motion of charge carriers is due to...... (drift, diffusion).

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  4. What do you mean by depletion region in a p-n junction ?

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  8. Explain forward bias and reverse bias of the junction diode.

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  9. Explain forward bias and reverse bias of the junction diode.

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  10. Explain forward bias and reverse bias of the junction diode.

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  12. Draw a circuit diagram with a p-n junction in forward bias.

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  14. Draw a circuit diagram with a p-n junction in forward bias.

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  17. Define the term dynamic resistance of a p-n junction diode.

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  18. Define Rectification. With the help a circuit diagram explain the work...

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  19. With the help of circuit diagram explain working of junction diode as ...

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  20. Draw the circuit diagram of a half wave rectifier using a junction dio...

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