Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct choice of the given answers.

(A) The width of the depletion layer in a p-n junction diode increases in forward bias

(B) In an intrinsic semiconductor the fermi energy level is exactly in the middle of the forbidden energy gap.

Options:

A is true and B is false

Both A and B are false

A is false and B is true

Both A and B are true

Correct Answer:

A is false and B is true

Explanation:

In a p-n junction the width of the depletion layer decreases in forward bias.