Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:
In the middle of the depletion layer of reverse biased pn junction, which of the following is true?
Options:
electric field is zero
potential is zero
potential is maximum
electric field is maximum.
Correct Answer:
electric field is zero
Explanation:
When pn junction is reverse biased, the width of the depletion region increases. As a result, the electric field is greatly reduced. Practically, it becomes zero.