Question
What are the effects on the depletion layer when the diode is connected in forward bias and reverse bias condition?
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Answer
(i) In forward bias the thickness of the depletion layer decreases.
(ii) In reverse bias condition the thickness of the depletion layer increases.
(ii) In reverse bias condition the thickness of the depletion layer increases.
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