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In the case of forward biasing of a p-n junction diode, which one of the following figures correctly depicts the direction of conventional current (indicated by an arrow mark)?
PhysicsSemiconductorsKCETKCET 2011
Options:
  • A

  • B

  • C

  • D

Solution:
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The correct answer is:

In $p$-region direction of conventional current is same as flow of holes and in $n$ - region direction of conventional current opposite to direction of electron flow.

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