What happens when forward bias is applied to a junction diode?

A)
Potential barrier is increased
B)
Potential barrier is decreased
C)
Majority carrier current is reduced to zero
D)
Minority carrier current is reduced to zero

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Potential barrier is decreased

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The kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted by a photo sensitive surface depends on
A)
angle of incidence of radiation
B)
surface conditions of the surface
C)
intensity of the incident radiation
D)
wavelength of the incident radiation

Correct Answer :   wavelength of the incident radiation

For radiating ultraviolet rays, LEDs use
A)
gallium arsenide
B)
zinc sulphide
C)
gallium phosphide
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   zinc sulphide

For an P-N-P transistor in normal operation its junction are biased as
A)
emitter base : reverse, collector base : reverse
B)
emitter base : reverse, collector base : forward
C)
emitter base : forward, collector base : forward
D)
emitter base : forward, collector base : reverse

Correct Answer :   emitter base : forward, collector base : reverse

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