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MHT CET · Physics · Semiconductors

The potential barrier in \(\mathrm{p}-\mathrm{n}\) junction diode is due to

  1. A depletion of positive charges near the junction.
  2. B accumulation of positive charges near the junction.
  3. C depletion of negative charges near the junction.
  4. D accumulation of positive and negative charges near the junction.
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(D) accumulation of positive and negative charges near the junction.

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The potential barrier in a p-n junction diode is due to the depletion region, where positive and negative charges are depleted near the junction.