Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

In a forward biased p-n junction, the potential barrier

Options:

Decreases

Increases

Remains constant

Becomes zero

Correct Answer:

Decreases

Explanation:

We know that for a forward-biased p-n junction, the forward current rises exponentially with the applied forward voltage and get a certain potential, it is ready to break the potential barrier. Therefore in forward biased p-n junction, the potential barrier will decrease.