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Standard XII
Chemistry
Conductivity MP BP and Electronegativity (Group 2)
In forward bi...
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In forward bias, in a p-n junction the potential barrier :

A
decreases
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increases
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C
remains unchanged
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D
becomes zero
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Solution

The correct option is A decreases
Under forward biasing, the applied potential is opposite to the barrier potential.
Hence, it will decrease the barrier potential.

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