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Question: The depletion layer in the P-N junction region is caused by...

The depletion layer in the P-N junction region is caused by

A

Drift of holes

B

Diffusion of charge carriers

C

Migration of impurity ions

D

Drift of electrons

Answer

Diffusion of charge carriers

Explanation

Solution

Due to the large concentration of electrons in N-side and holes in P-side, they diffuses from their own side to other side. Hence depletion region produces.