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  4. In a semiconductor diode, P-side is earthed and N-side is put at potential of -2 V, the diode shall

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Q. In a semiconductor diode, $P$-side is earthed and $N$-side is put at potential of -$2 \,V$, the diode shall

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials Devices and Simple Circuits

Solution:

$P$ side is put at higher potential than $N$ side hence the diode will conduct.