NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 45

Question: The barrier potential of a p-n junction depends on

(i) type of semiconductor material

(ii) amount of doping

(iii) temperature

Which one of the following is correct? [AIPMT 2014]

Options:

A) (i) and (ii) only

B) (ii) only

C) (ii) and (iii) only

D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Barrier potential should depend on all the three options given. Barrier potential depends on the material used to make p-n junction diode (whether it is Si or Ge).

  • It should also depends on amount of doping due to which the number of majority carriers will change.

  • It should also depend on temperature due to number of minority carriers will change.