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In a forward biased p-n junction diode, which of the following graphs is most appropriately represented the potential barrier in the depletion region?
PhysicsSemiconductorsNEET
Options:
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
In a forward biased p-njunction, the applied potential is opposite to the junction barrier potential  The consequence of this is the effective barrier potential reduces. Hence, the graph (d) is correctly shown.

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