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Standard XII
Physics
Mechanism of Formation of P-N Junction
A pn junction...
Question
A pn junction is a/an
A
Bidirectional component
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Unidirectional Component
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Linear component
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None of these
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Unidirectional Component
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In p-n junction current flow is unidirectional from anode to cathode. In other direction current flow is very small or negligible.
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