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JEE Main 2014 — Semiconductors Question with Solution

JEE Main 2014 (06 Apr)

Question

The forward biased diode connection is :

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Step-by-step explanation

A junction diode is said to be forward-biased when the positive terminal of the external battery is connected to the p-region and the negative terminal to the n-region of the diode.

The potential of p-side is more positive that of n-side, hence diode is in forward biasing. In forward biasing it acts as short circuit, hence current flows.

In case of forward biased circuit P-junction should be at higher potential. 

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