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What do you understand by potential barrier ? |
| Answer» Solution :Potential barrier . When a p-n junction is formed, there occurs migration of holes and ELECTRONS in TWO regions and the two sections of the junction diode no longer remain neutral. The p-section of the junction diode becomesa slightly NEGATIVE while the n-section is rendered positive. Due to this, there is potential graident in the depletion LAYER, negative on p-side and positive on n-side , and potential difference developed across the junction diode due to migration of majority carriers is CALLED potential barrier. | |