Q.

In a p - n junction diode the thickness of depletion layer is 2 ×10–6m and barrier potential is 0.3 V. The intensity of the electric field at the junction is :

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a

0.6 × 10–6Vm–1 from p to n side

b

1.5 × 105Vm–1 from n to p side

c

0.6 × 10–6Vm–1 from n to p side

d

1.5 × 105Vm–1 from p to n side

answer is C.

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Given,

Potential barrier =V=0.3volts

The thickness of depletion layer = d=2×10-6m

The intensity of the electric field at the junction = E=Vd

E=0.32×10-6 E=1.5×105Vm-1

From n to p side.

Hence the correct answer is 1.5×105Vm-1 from n to p side.

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