Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:
What effect does the depletion layer have on minority carriers diffusing to the either side?
Options:
It enhances the diffusion
it reduces the diffusion
it stops the diffusion
it starts the diffusion
Correct Answer:
it stops the diffusion
Explanation:
The depletion layer builds up negative polarity on p-side which causes no more electrons to enter from the n-side. Similarly, it does to the holes.