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An n-type semiconductor is the one which has excess of free electrons and p-type semiconductor is deficient in these. When a p-n junction is formed, the electrons should flow from n to p region. But all the electrons do not do so. Explain, why.

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  3. Describe briefly, with the help of a diagram, the role of the two impo...

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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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  11. With the help of circuit diagram, explain theV-l characteristics of p-...

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

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  13. With the help of circuit diagram, explain theV-l characteristics of p-...

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

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  15. Explain with the help of circuit diagram, how V-l characteristics of p...

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  16. With the help of circuit diagram, explain theV-l characteristics of p-...

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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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