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The depletion layer in P-N junction regi...

The depletion layer in `P-N` junction region is caused by

A

difit of electrons

B

migration of impurity ions

C

drift of holes

D

diffusion of charge carriers

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D
Depletion layer is free from moblie charge carriers. There is diffusion of charge carriers to form depletion layer.
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