If the forward voltage in a diode is increased, the width of the depletion region |
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a) |
Increases |
b) |
Decreases |
c) |
Fluctuates |
d) |
No change |
If the forward voltage in a diode is increased, the width of the depletion region |
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a) |
Increases |
b) |
Decreases |
c) |
Fluctuates |
d) |
No change |
(b) On increasing the forward bias voltage, the barrier energy decreases. This results in the flow of majority charge carriers. Hence, width of depletion region decreases. |