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A diode with built-in potential V0 is forward biased by V. Its effective barrier height is:
AV0 - V
BV
CV0
DV0 + V
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. V0 - V
The applied forward voltage opposes the built-in potential, so the barrier falls to V0 - V.
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