NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsSemiconductorsPractice
In a p-n junction diode not connected to any circuit
Options
- Athe potential is the same everywhere
- Bthe p-type side is at a higher potential than the n-type side
- Cthere is an electric field at the junction directed from the n-side to the p-side
- Dthere is an electric field at the junction directed from the p-type side to the n-type side
Correct answer
C. there is an electric field at the junction directed from the n-side to the p-side
Step-by-step solution
At the junction, a potential barrier/depletion layer is formed, with n-side at higher potential and p-side at lower potential. Therefore, there is an electric field at the junction directed from the n-side to the p-side.