Q.

In a p-n junction diode, the thickness of depletion layer is 2×106 m and barrier potential is 0.3 V. The intensity of the electric field at the junction is

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a

1.5×105 Vm1 from n to p side

b

0.6×106 Vm1 from p to n side

c

0.6×106 Vm1 from n to p side

d

1.5×105 Vm1 from p to n side

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Here, the barrier voltage, V = 0.3 volt and the width of depletion layer,  d=2×106m
Electric field at the junction,
 E=Vd=0.3V2×106m=1.5×105V/m
The direction of electric field is from n-type to p-type.

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