The region close to the p-n junction which is depleted of mobile charge carriers is called the _______ region.
A
depletion
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B
active
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C
inactive
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D
resistive
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Solution
The correct option is A depletion The regions on either side of p-n junction made of immobile positive ions and negative ions on n-side and p-side respectively form a layer called a depletion layer.