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Q. A junction diode, in which one of the $p$ or $n$-sections is made very thin, can be used to convert light energy into electrical energy, then the diode is called

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials Devices and Simple Circuits

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A diode used to convert light energy to electrical energy is called a photo diode.