Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction
a) widens the depletion zone
b) increases the potential difference across the depletion zone
c) increases the number of donors on the n side
d) decreases the electric field in the depletion zone

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In forward bias- p-type is connected to positive terminal of battery and n-type is connected to negative terminal of battery- Hence- carriers are accelerated towards opposite terminals for the conduction thereby increases the number of electrons on n-side-

Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction,
increases the number of donors on the n-side.
increases the electric field in the depletion zone.
increases the potential difference across the depletion zone.
widens the depletion zone.

In forward bias, p-type is connected to positive terminal of battery and n-type is connected to negative terminal of battery. Hence, carriers are accelerated towards opposite terminals for the conduction thereby increases the number of electrons on n-side.

Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction,increases the number of donors on the n-side.increases the electric field in the depletion zone.increases the potential difference across the depletion zone.widens the depletion zone.

In forward bias, p-type is connected to positive terminal of battery and n-type is connected to negative terminal of battery. Hence, carriers are accelerated towards opposite terminals for the conduction thereby increases the number of electrons on n-side.

Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction,
increases the number of donors on the n-side.
increases the electric field in the depletion zone.
increases the potential difference across the depletion zone.
widens the depletion zone.