Electronic Devices Question 119

Question: A semiconductor device is connected in a series circuit with a battery and a resistance. A current is found to pass through the circuit. If the polarity of the battery is reversed, the current drops almost to zero. The device may be

[MP PET 1995; CBSE PMT 1998]

Options:

A) A P-type semiconductor

B) An N-type semiconductor

C) A PN-junction

D) An intrinsic semiconductor

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

When polarity of the battery is reversed, the P-N junction becomes reverse biased so no current flows.



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