Semiconductor Electronics Materials Devices And Simple Circuits Ques 35
35. Application of a forward bias to a $p-n$ junction
[2005]
(a) widens the depletion zone
(b) increases the potential difference across the depletion zone
(c) increases the number of donors on the $n$ side
(d) increases the electric field in the depletion zone
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 35.(c)
Solution:
- (c) Before diffusion occurs
Number of donors is more because electrons from $-ve$ terminal of the cell push (enter) the $n$ side and decrease the number of uncompensated pentavalent ions due to which potential barrier is reduced. The neutralised pentavalent atoms are again in position to donate electrons.
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