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Ap to negative, n to positive
Bp to positive, n to negative
CBoth sides to positive
DBoth sides to negative
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. p to positive, n to negative
Connecting p-type to the positive terminal pushes holes towards the junction and narrows the barrier.
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