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Mechanism of Formation of P-N Junction

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The thickness of depletion layer is approximately

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1 μ m

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1 m m

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1 c m

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1 m

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Solution

The correct option is B $1 μ m$
The thickness of depletion layer is approximately $10^{- 6} m$ , i.e., $1 μ m$ .

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