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Question
The barrier potential of a p-n junction depends on
(i) type of semiconductor material
(ii) amount of doping
(iii) temperature
Which one of the following is correct?
Options
(i) and (ii) only
(ii) only
(ii) and (iii) only
(i), (ii) and (iii)
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Solution
(i), (ii) and (iii)
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