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Answer the following question. What causes a larger current through a p-n junction diode when forward biased?

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Answer the following question.

What causes a larger current through a p-n junction diode when forward biased?

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In the case of forward bias, the width of the depletion region decreases, and the p-n junction offers a low resistance path allowing a high current to flow across the junction.

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Chapter 14: Semiconductors - Exercises [Page 256]

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Balbharati Physics [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Semiconductors
Exercises | Q 2. iii) | Page 256
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