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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.

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  • A. 1.5 Ω
  • B. 5 Ω
  • C. 6.67 Ω
  • D. 200 Ω

Explanation: Given:Voltage source = V = 1.5VVoltage drop across diode = Vd = 0.05Maximum power rating = Pmax = 100 mW = 0.1 WAccording to P = Vd x I…

Correct answer: 5 Ω
  • A. No current flows because diode is reverse-biased
  • B. Current flows because diode is forward-biased
  • C. Breakdown occurs
  • D. Depletion region increases significantly

Explanation: The P-side is connected to the positive terminal and the N-side to the negative terminal → forward bias.

Correct answer: Current flows because diode is forward-biased
  • A. Zero
  • B. 0.02
  • C. 0.03
  • D. 0.036

Explanation: The total resistance in the circuit is the sum of the diode resistances and the 100 Ω resistance, giving a total of 300 Ω.Using Ohm's law…

Correct answer: 0.02
  • A. Zero
  • B. Same as the input
  • C. Full wave rectified
  • D. Half wave rectified

Explanation: In the figure, the input is across terminals A and C, and the output is across terminals B and D. Then, the output is full-wave rectified.

Correct answer: Full wave rectified
  • A. 5A
  • B. 2A
  • C. 1A
  • D. Zero

Explanation: In the circuit the diode is reverse-biased. So, no current flows through the circuit.

Correct answer: Zero
  • A. C
  • B. A
  • C. B, D
  • D. A, B, C, D

Explanation: Considering the typical behaviour of a full-wave rectifier, option 3 (BD) is the most likely correct answer.

Correct answer: B, D
  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. D

Explanation: The diode shown acts as a half wave rectifier hence it only rectifies half of the cycle.

Correct answer: C
  • A. Constant current
  • B. Constant voltage
  • C. Constant resistance
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Because once the reverse voltage reaches the Zener breakdown voltage, the voltage across the diode stays nearly constant even if the…

Correct answer: Constant voltage
  • A. Current flows freely
  • B. Depletion layer reduces
  • C. Very small leakage current flows
  • D. Diode conducts heavily

Explanation: Here, the P-side is connected to negative and the N-side to positive, so the diode is reverse-biased.

Correct answer: Depletion layer reduces
  • A. 1.12 ev
  • B. 0.02 ev
  • C. 6.72 ev
  • D. 7.2 ev

Explanation: The correct answer is c) 6.72 eV because it accurately represents the bandgap energy of germanium.

Correct answer: 6.72 ev
  • A. Decrease
  • B. Remains constant
  • C. Increase
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The purpose of doping is to increase the number of free electrons or holes in the semiconductor crystal.

Correct answer: Decrease
  • A. Electrons only
  • B. Holes only
  • C. Both electrons and holes
  • D. Neither holes nor electrons

Explanation: The depletion region of a p-n junction contains neither free electrons nor holes.

Correct answer: Neither holes nor electrons
  • A. Electrically neutral
  • B. Negatively charged
  • C. Positively charged
  • D. None of these

Explanation: p-type and n-type semiconductors are formed when impurity atoms, which are themselves electrically neutral, are added to a pure…

Correct answer: Electrically neutral
  • A. Conductors
  • B. Semi conductors
  • C. Insulators
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: Holes are formed when electrons in atoms move out of the valence band (the outermost shell of the atom that is completely filled with…

Correct answer: Semi conductors
  • A. A detector
  • B. A rectifier
  • C. An amplifier
  • D. None of these

Explanation: p-n junction is also known as a diode.It is a device that is composed of p-type and n-type semiconductors.Its half part is made up of…

Correct answer: An amplifier
  • A. A positive charge
  • B. A negative charge
  • C. A neutral
  • D. None of these

Explanation: In an applied electric field, the electrons move in one direction, corresponding to the hole moving in the other.

Correct answer: A positive charge
  • A. Large forbidden energy gap
  • B. No valance electron
  • C. Overlapping valance & conduction band
  • D. None of these

Explanation: When a covalent bond breaks, then the electrons get freed from an atom.

Correct answer: Overlapping valance & conduction band
  • A. Insulator
  • B. Semi-conductor
  • C. Dielectric
  • D. Conductor

Explanation: Silicon, a very common element, is used as the raw material of semiconductors because of its stable structure.Silicon is also less…

Correct answer: Semi-conductor
  • A. Insulater
  • B. Conductor
  • C. Semi-conductor
  • D. None of these

Explanation: In silicon, the crystalline form is a silvery, metallic-looking substance.

Correct answer: Insulater
  • A. Insulator
  • B. Conductor
  • C. Semi-conductor
  • D. None of these

Explanation: At room temperature, pure silicon and germanium would have enough free charge carriers to be classified as a semiconductor.

Correct answer: Semi-conductor