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When a semiconductor diode is connected in forward bias 1. The battery voltage opposes the junction p.d. 2. Majority charge carriers cross the depletion layer 3. The junction voltage increases

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1 only
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When a semiconductor diode is connected in
forward bias
1. The battery voltage opposes the junction p.d.
2. Majority charge carriers cross the depletion layer
3. The junction voltage increases

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