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In a semiconductor diode, the barrier potential offers opposition to:
In a semiconductor diode, the barrier potential offers opposition to:
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Barrier potential blocks majority carriers, not minority carriers.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
- holes in P-region only
- free electrons in N-region only
- majority carriers in both regions
- minority carriers in both regions
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The Correct Option is C
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