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14. Semicondutor electronics — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysics14. Semicondutor electronics1 Mark
MCQ
When $p-n$ junction diode is forward biased
  • A
    the depletion region is reduced and barrier height is increased
  • B
     the depletion region is widened and barrier height is reduced. 
  • C
    both the depletion region and barrier height increased.
  • ✓
    both the depletion region and barrier height reduced 
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
both the depletion region and barrier height reduced 
d
(d)In forward biasing both $V_B$ and $x$ decreases.

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