Practice mode Electronics

When a PN junction diode is forward biased, the p-side is connected to which terminal of the battery?

Correct answer B. The positive terminal

Explanation

In forward bias the p-side goes to the positive terminal and the n-side to the negative terminal, which lowers the barrier and lets majority carriers cross the junction.

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