About the depletion layer of 
junction which statement is not correct:
A
potential in the depletion layer is zero.
B
Electric field in between the depletion layer is maximum,
C
In depletion layer direction of electric field is 
to 
.
to . D
potential barrier of depletion layer oppose the majority carrier and support the minority carrier.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The depletion layer forms at a p-n junction due to diffusion of carriers.
Potential is not zero; it actually forms a built-in potential (barrier potential) that opposes further diffusion of majority carriers.
Electric field is maximum at the junction and points from 
to 
.
The potential barrier opposes majority carriers (electrons in n, holes in p) and supports minority carriers.
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