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Standard XII
Physics
P-N Junction
p-n junction ...
Question
p-n junction diode can be used as
A
amplifer
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B
detector
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C
oscillator
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D
capacitor
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Solution
The correct option is
A
detector
A p-n junction in the form of photo diode is used in detectors, sensors etc.
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