Semiconductor Electronics Materials Devices and Simple Circuits - Result Question 29

29. Application of a forward bias to a $p-n$ junction

(a) widens the depletion zone

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(b) increases the potential difference across the depletion zone

(c) increases the number of donors on the $n$ side

(d) increases the electric field in the depletion zone

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 29. (c)

Solution:

  1. (c)

Before diffusion

Number of donors is more because electrons from-ve terminal of the cell pushes (enters) the $n$ side and decreases the number of uncompensated pentavalent ion due to which potential barrier is reduced. The neutralised pentavalent atom are again in position to donate electrons.