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Question 0

If a reverse-biased voltage is applied across a p-n junction, the depletion layer width is

  • A.increased
  • B.decreased
  • C.constant
  • D.halved
  • E.
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Question details

Exam body
JAMB
Subject
Physics
Year
2012
Question no.
#0
Type
Objective
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