Depletion layer across the p-n junction is caused due to

Question

Depletion layer across the p-n junction is caused due to (A) Drift of holes (B) Drift of electrons (C) Diffusion of holes and electrons (D) Diffusion of neither holes nor electrons

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Both the holes and electrons diffuse across the junction causing neutralization of charge carriers in the depletion layer.

Q. Depletion layer across the p-n junction is caused due to

Drift of holes

Drift of electrons

Diffusion of holes and electrons

Diffusion of neither holes nor electrons

Both the holes and electrons diffuse across the junction causing neutralization of charge carriers in the depletion layer.