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Explain the terms 'depletion layer' and 'potential barrier' in a p-n junction diode. How are the (a) width of depletion layer, and (b) value of potential barrier affected when the p-n junction
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In the given figure, a diode D is connected to an external resistance R=100 Omega and an emf of 3.5 V. If the barrier potential developed across the diode is 0.5 V,
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