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MHT CET202012 Oct 2020Evening ShiftPhysicsSemiconductorsActual

The region near the junction of an unbiased p - n junction diode is known as depletion layer. The layer is depleted of

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  1. Aonly negative ions.
  2. Belectrons and holes.
  3. Cboth positive and negative ions.
  4. Donly positive ions.

Correct answer

B. electrons and holes.

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