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A potential barrier of 0.3V exists across a P-N junction (a) If the depletion region is 1 `mum` wide, what is the intensity of electric field in this region ?

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To find the intensity of the electric field in the depletion region of a P-N junction, we can use the formula for electric field (E) in terms of potential difference (V) and distance (D): ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values:** - Potential barrier (V) = 0.3 V - Width of the depletion region (D) = 1 µm = 1 × 10⁻⁶ m ...
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