The depletion region in a semiconductor diode is formed at the ______ .

thermonic emitter

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junction

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diode

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forbidden zone

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Solution

The correct option is B junction
The depletion region in a p-n junction diode is formed at the junction. The depletion region consists of positive space charge on n-side and negative space charge region on p-side of semiconductor diode, respectively on either side of the junction.

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