MCQ
Forward biasing is that in which applied voltage:
  • A
    Increases potential barrier.
  • B
    Cancels the potential barrier.
  • C
    Is equal to 1.5volt.
  • D
    None of these.

Answer

  1. Cancels the potential barrier.

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