Semiconducting Devices Question 218
Question: When forward bias is applied to a P-N junction, then what happens to the potential barrier $ V _{B} $ , and the width of charge depleted region x
[UPSEAT 2002, 03; Roorkee 1999; RPET 2003; AIEEE 2004]
Options:
A) $ V _{B} $ increases, x decreases
B) $ V _{B} $ decreases, x increases
C) $ V _{B} $ increases, x increases
D) $ V _{B} $ decreases, x decreases
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
In forward biasing both VB and x decreases.
