The formation of depletion region in a p-n junction diode is due to

Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Semiconductor Electronics

1. movement of dopant atoms
2. diffusion of both electrons and holes
3. drift of electrons only
4. drift of holes only

Answer

(B) diffusion of both electrons and holes

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