Moderate

The potential barrier in a diode stops the movement of:

Correct answer: B. Both electrons and holes

  • A. Holes only
  • B. Both electrons and holes
  • C. Electrons only
  • D. Bounded electron

Explanation

The potential barrier in a diode prevents the diffusion of both electrons and holes across the junction.

Last updated

About Electronics

A p-n junction forms when p-type and n-type semiconductor regions meet, creating a depletion layer, barrier potential and rectifying action. The work covers forward and reverse bias, junction current, diode characteristics, and how a diode converts alternating current into pulsating direct current through half-wave and full-wave rectification.

Practise Electronics

660 free Electronics MCQs from Physics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Physics questions like this

Physics is on 13 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions