13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Crystalline Solids
30PRACTICE PROBLEM
A diode is said to be forward biased when the n-type terminal of the diode is connected to the negative terminal of a battery and the p-type terminal is attached to the positive terminal of the battery. Describe why a diode does not conduct electricity when it is reverse biased.
A diode is said to be forward biased when the n-type terminal of the diode is connected to the negative terminal of a battery and the p-type terminal is attached to the positive terminal of the battery. Describe why a diode does not conduct electricity when it is reverse biased.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
In reverse bias, the electrons and holes move closer to each other, and the potential barrier increases.
B
In reverse bias, the electrons and holes move away from each other, and the potential barrier decreases.
C
In reverse bias, the electrons and holes move away from each other, and the potential barrier increases.
D
In reverse bias, the electrons and holes move closer to each other, and the potential barrier decreases.