MCQ
Diffusion current in a $p$-$n$ junction is greater than the drift current in magnitude :-
- ✓If the junction is forward-biased
- BIf the junction is reverse-biased
- CIf the junction is unbiased
- DIn no case.
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
If the junction is forward-biased
a
In forward bias potential barrier decreases
In forward bias potential barrier decreases
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