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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 neutral154. Holes exist in:
- 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