alleryStart learning →A p–n junction by itself, placed in a circuit, forms which device?
AA transistor
BA diode
CA battery
DA capacitor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A diode
A single p–n junction passes current one way only, which is the behaviour of a diode.
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