Practice p-n Junction Diode - 9.2 | Chapter 9: Electronic Devices | ICSE Class 12 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define p-type and n-type semiconductors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the type of impurities used in each.

Question 2

Easy

What happens in a p-n junction diode under forward bias?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the connections to the terminals affect the flow.

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Question 1

What happens to the depletion region in a p-n junction diode when forward bias is applied?

  • It widens
  • It narrows
  • It remains the same

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the effects of connecting terminals.

Question 2

Under which biasing condition does a p-n junction diode conduct significant current?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definition of biasing conditions.

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Question 1

A silicon p-n junction diode is forward biased at 0.6 V with a peak current of 1A. Discuss the diode's behavior as the voltage approaches 0.7 V. What implications does this have in circuit design?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Examine how the diode will behave near its cut-in voltage.

Question 2

Explain the significance of reverse bias in preventing current flow in sensitive applications such as protectors and rectifiers.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the safety aspects of reverse bias in an electronic circuit.

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