Physics Semiconductor Electronics JEE (Main) / AIEEE Problems ( Previous Years ) MCQ (Single Correct)

When P-N junction diode is forward biased, then-

A
the depletion region is reduced and barrier height is increased.
B
the depletion region is widened and barrier height is reduced.
C
both the depletion region and barrier height are reduced.
D
both the depletion region and barrier height are increased.

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C

When junction diode is forward biased, both the depletion region and barrier height are reduced.

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