MCQ
In a semiconductor diode, the barrier potential offers opposition to:
  • A
    Holes in P-region only.
  • B
    Free electrons in N-region only.
  • C
    Majority carriers in both regions.
  • D
    Majority as well as minority carriers in both regions.

Answer

  1. Majority carriers in both regions.

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