Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

Two identical P-N junction may be connected in series with a battery in three ways (figure). The potential drops across the two P-N junction are equal in-

    

Options:

Circuit 1 and 2

Circuit 2 and 3

Circuit 3 and 1

Circuit 1 only

Correct Answer:

Circuit 2 and 3

Explanation:

In case (1) first PN junction is forward bias while second one is in revere bias.