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In Engineering / High School | 2025-07-07

The movement of electrons and holes across a PN junction is known as
(a) Depletion Layer
(b) Potential Barrier
(c) Diffusion
(d) Electron and Holes equilibrium
(e) None of the above.

Asked by omantamdaniel0

Answer (1)

The movement of electrons and holes across a PN junction is called diffusion. This process occurs due to the concentration gradient of electrons and holes in the respective regions. The correct answer to the question is (c) diffusion. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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