Home Physics Semiconductor Electronics P -N Junction and Semiconductor Diode / Semiconductor Devices If the two ends P and N of a P-N diode junct…
Physics Semiconductor Electronics P -N Junction and Semiconductor Diode / Semiconductor Devices MCQ (Single Correct)

If the two ends P and N of a P-N diode junction are joined by a wire

A
There will not be a steady current in the circuit
B
There will be a steady current from N side to P side
C
There will be a steady current from P side to N side
D
There may not be a current depending upon the resistance of the connecting wire

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Since there is no potential difference across junction, hence no steady current will be there in the circuit.

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