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JAMB Physics 2006 Question 10

Question 10

Electronics

The battery connection that permits current to flow across a p-n junction is called

  1. A.amplification.
  2. B.rectification.
  3. C.forward biased.
  4. D.reverse biased.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (forward biased.)

Explanation

When the p-side is connected to the positive terminal (forward bias), the depletion layer narrows and current flows across the junction.