NEET2022PhysicsSemiconductorsActual
In the given circuits (a), (b) and (c), the potential drop across the two p - n junctions are equal in:
Options
- ACircuit (b) only
- BCircuit (c) only
- CBoth circuits (a) and (c)
- DCircuit (a) only
Correct answer
C. Both circuits (a) and (c)
Step-by-step solution
In circuit(a), both p-n junctions are in forward bias, hence current will flow and potential drop will be equal. In circuit(c), both p-n junctions are in reverse bias and hence negligible current will flow through the circuit and potential drop will be equal. In circuit(b), one p-n junctions is in reverse bias and one in forward bias. So, they will show different resistances. Also, negligible current will flow through the circuit. Hence, potential drop will be different.