In the energy band diagram of a material shown below, the open circles and filled circles denote holes and electrons respectively. The material is a/an: 


     

1. p-type semiconductor
2. insulator
3. metal
4. n-type semiconductor

Subtopic:  Energy Band theory |
 74%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 2007
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

The given circuit has two ideal diodes connected as shown in the figure below. The current flowing through the resistance R1 will be:
     

1. 2.5 A 2. 10.0 A
3. 1.43 A 4. 3.13 A
Subtopic:  PN junction |
 86%
From NCERT
NEET - 2016
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

A forward-biased diode is treated as:

1. an open switch with infinite resistance.
2. a closed switch with a voltage drop of 0 V.
3. a closed switch in series with a battery with voltage of 0.7 V.
4. a closed switch in series with small resistance and a battery.
Subtopic:  PN junction |
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

A half-wave rectifier voltage is fed to a load resistor. For which part of the cycle, the load current will flow?

1. \(0^\circ-90^\circ\) 2. \(90^\circ-180^\circ\)
3. \(0^\circ-180^\circ\) 4. \(0^\circ-360^\circ\)

Subtopic:  Rectifier |
 54%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

In the given circuit, PN-junction diodes D1, D2, and D3 are ideal. For the following potential of A and B, the correct increasing order of resistance between A and B will be:

          

i.  –10V, –5V
ii.  –5V, –10V
iii.  –4V, –12V

1. (i) < (ii) < (iii)
2. (iii) < (ii) < (i)
3. (ii) = (iii) < (i)
4. (i) = (iii) < (ii)

Subtopic:  PN junction |
 63%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

The depletion layer in the P–N junction region is caused by:

1. the drift of holes
2. diffusion of charge carriers
3. migration of impurity ions
4. drift of electrons

Subtopic:  PN junction |
 76%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

Carbon, silicon, and germanium have four valence electrons each. These are characterized by valence and conduction bands separated by the energy bandgap respectively equal to \((E_g)_C, (E_g)_{Si}~\text{and}~(E_g)_{Ge}\). Which of the following statements is true?

1. \((E_g)_{Si} < (E_g)_{Ge}<(E_g)_{C}\)
2. \((E_g)_{C} < (E_g)_{Ge}>(E_g)_{Si}\)
3. \((E_g)_{C} > (E_g)_{Si}>(E_g)_{Ge}\)
4. \((E_g)_{C} =(E_g)_{Si}=(E_g)_{Ge}\)
 

Subtopic:  Energy Band theory |
 72%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

In the circuit shown, I1 and I2 are respectively:
(If diodes are ideal)

 

1. 0, 0

2. 5 mA, 5 mA

3. 5 mA, 0

4. 0, 5 mA

Subtopic:  PN junction |
 51%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

The \((I-V)\) characteristics of a \(p-n\) junction diode is as shown. If \(R_1\) and \(R_2\) be the dynamic resistance of the   \(p-n\) junction when (i) a forward bias of \(1\) volt is applied and (ii) a forward bias of \(2\) volts is applied respectively, then \(\frac{R_1}{R_2}=?\)

  

1. \(160\)
2. \(16\)
3. \(1.6\)
4. \(0.16\)

Subtopic:  PN junction |
 71%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

What is the equivalent resistance across the terminals of the battery if the diodes are ideal?

   

1. \(10~ \Omega\) 2. \(20~ \Omega\)
3. \(15~ \Omega\) 4. \({10\over3} ~ \Omega\)
Subtopic:  PN junction |
 82%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh