Question

Statement I The applied voltage (in forward bias of a $p-n$ junction) mostly drops across the depletion region and the voltage drop across the $p$-side and $n$-side of the junction is negligible.
Statement II Resistance of depletion region is large compared to resistance of $n$ or $p$-side.

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

As resistance of depletion region is large, potential drop occurs mainly in depletion region.