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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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Which is/are correct? I. reverse biasing withdraws holes from N-type; II. reverse biasing withdraws holes from P-type; III. forward biasing sends electrons in N-type towards junction; IV. forward biasing withdraws holes from P-type.
Options
A II, III
Correct Answer
B III, IV
C I, II
D II, III, IV
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Reverse bias withdraws holes from P-type (majority carriers) and electrons from N-type. Forward bias sends electrons from N-type and holes from P-type towards the junction.

Hint

Understand the behavior of carriers in forward and reverse bias.

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