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At equilibrium, the net current through an unbiased p-n junction is:
ASmall, as drift dominates
BZero, as diffusion equals drift
CLarge, as drift dominates
DLarge, as diffusion dominates
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Zero, as diffusion equals drift
The junction settles when the drift current grows to cancel the diffusion current, leaving no net flow.
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