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In Engineering / High School | 2025-07-07

The potential barrier on a PN Junction will always exist even if the device is not connected to any external power source.
(a) true
(b) false
(c) unknown
(d) none of the above

Asked by omantamdaniel0

Answer (1)

The potential barrier on a PN junction always exists even without an external power source, making the statement true. This barrier is a result of the charge carrier distribution inherent to the junction. Understanding this concept is crucial for applications involving diodes and transistors. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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