a) State two ways in which a pn junction can be formed.b) Define the metallurgical junction.c) What is a step junction?d) Explain what is meant by a diode or ou junction being:Zero biased.Forward biased.Reverse biased.(ii)(iii)e) Mention two functions of the built-in potential barrier.

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a) State two ways in which a pn junction can be formed. b) Define the metallurgical junction. c) What is a step junction? d) Explain what is meant by a diode or on junction being: (1) Zero biased. (ii) Forward biased. (iii) Reverse biased. e) Mention two functions of the built-in potential barrier.

a) State two ways in which a pn junction can be formed. b) Define the metallurgical junction. c) What is a step junction? d) Explain what is meant by a diode or on junction being: (1) Zero biased. (ii) Forward biased. (iii) Reverse biased. e) Mention two functions of the built-in potential barrier.

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a) State two ways in which a pn junction can be formed.
b) Define the metallurgical junction.
c) What is a step junction?
d) Explain what is meant by a diode or ou junction being:
Zero biased.
Forward biased.
Reverse biased.
(ii)
(iii)
e) Mention two functions of the built-in potential barrier.

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