MCQ
In a PN-junction diode not connected to any circuit
  • A
    The potential is the same everywhere
  • B
    The P-type is a higher potential than the N-type side
  • There is an electric field at the junction directed from the N- type side to the P- type side
  • D
    There is an electric field at the junction directed from the P-type side to the N-type side

Answer

Correct option: C.
There is an electric field at the junction directed from the N- type side to the P- type side
There is an electric field at the junction directed from the N- type side to the P- type side

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