Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

In a p-n junction under equilibrium:

Options:

Diffusion current dominates

Drift current dominates

No net current flows

Depending upon the semiconductor either diffusion current or drift current dominates.

Correct Answer:

No net current flows

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → No net current flows

(A) In a semiconductor diodes, carriers (electrons and holes) can indeed be generated by photo-exciation, which occurs when semiconductor is exposed to light.

(B) Yes, electron holes pair are generated as this is a basic principle of operation in photodiodes.

(D) Photodiodes can be used as photodetector as it operates by converting incident light into electrical current.

(E) The zener diode is used for voltage regulation, and its specification should be choosen based on the required output voltage.