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COMEDK · Physics · 30. Semiconductors

When a \(p\) - \(n\) junction diode is connected in forward bias, its barrier potential

  1. A decreases and less current flows in the circuit
  2. B decreases and more current flows in the circuit
  3. C increases and more current flows in the circuit
  4. D decreases and no current flows in the circuit
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(B) decreases and more current flows in the circuit

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When a \(p-n\) junction diode is connected in forward bias, then its potential barrier decreases because more number of charge carriers (electrons in \(n\)-side and holes in \(p\)-side) move through the junction. Due to increase of drifting of charge carriers, electric current…
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