In a forward biased p – n junction diode, the potential barrier in the depletion region is of the form

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The correct option is C

In the depletion region, the electric potential increases linearly from p-region to n-region with respect to the width of the depletion layer.

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In a forward biased p – n junction diode, the potential barrier in the depletion region is of the form

The correct option is C In the depletion region, the electric potential increases linearly from p-region to n-region with respect to the width of the depletion layer.

The correct option is C

In the depletion region, the electric potential increases linearly from p-region to n-region with respect to the width of the depletion layer.