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Effect of forward and reverse bias on the depletion layer and potential barrier

This type of question, asked 7 times: 9 May 2024 S2, 11 May 2024 S2, 12 May 2024 S1, 26 Apr 2025 S1, 26 Apr 2025 S2, 15 Apr 2026 S1, 20 Apr 2026 S2. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    9 May 2024 S2

    31
    In the reverse biasing of a p-n junction diode

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  2. Question 2

    11 May 2024 S2

    35
    If p-n junction diode is in forward bias then

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  3. Question 3

    12 May 2024 S1

    43
    When forward bias is applied to a p-n junction, then what happens to the potential barrier VBV_{B} and the width (XX) of the depletion region?

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  4. Question 4

    26 Apr 2025 S1

    4
    Applying forward bias to p-n junction, the potential barrier

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  5. Question 5

    26 Apr 2025 S2

    4
    If p-n junction diode is forward biased, then

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  6. Question 6

    15 Apr 2026 S1

    150
    If p-n junction diode is forward biased then

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  7. Question 7

    20 Apr 2026 S2

    150
    The depletion region of p-n junction

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