3 marksThe p-n Junction Diode
CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(ii)
Figure 4 shows the internal charge distribution in an unbiased p-n junction with zero applied voltage and zero net current.
Draw a diagram showing the p-n junction under forward bias, indicate the direction of current I_D, and comment on the thickness of the depletion region.
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