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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

In the depletion region of a pn junction, there is shortage of
Options
A holes and electrons
Correct Answer
B acceptor ions
C donor ions
D none of the above
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The depletion region is 'depleted' of mobile charge carriers (holes and electrons)

Hint

The region is defined by the absence of carriers.

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