Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct choice of the given answers. (A) A Zener diode is always connected in reverse bias. (B) The potential barrier of a P N junction lies between 0.1 to 0.3 V approximately.

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Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct choice of the given answers. (A) A Zener diode is always connected in reverse bias. (B) The potential barrier of a P N junction lies between 0.1 to 0.3 V approximately. (A) A and B are correct (B) A and B are wrong (C) A is correct but B is wrong (D) A is wrong but B is correct

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

For Si, potential barrier is 0.7 V and its 0.3 V for Ge.

Q. Consider the following statements $A$ and $B$ and identify the correct choice of the given answers.
(A) A Zener diode is always connected in reverse bias.
(B) The potential barrier of a $PN$ junction lies between $0.1$ to $0.3 V$ approximately.

A and B are correct

A and B are wrong

A is correct but B is wrong

A is wrong but B is correct

For Si, potential barrier is $0.7 V$ and its $0.3 V$ for Ge.

Q. Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct choice of the given answers. (A) A Zener diode is always connected in reverse bias. (B) The potential barrier of a PN junction lies between 0.1 to 0.3V approximately.