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Physics Question on Semiconductor electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits

In forward biased if the pnp-n junctions diode is forward biased, then width of potential barrier in pnp-n junction diode :

A

Remain constant

B

increase

C

Decrease

D

none of these

Answer

Decrease

Explanation

Solution

In forward bias the terminal of the same polarity are connected between the diode and the supply. Hence by repulsion excess number of holes or electron come out and width of potential barrier can be decreased.