Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits, Exercise 1: Meghalaya-2020
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Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 14: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits, Exercise 1: Meghalaya-2020 with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. EMBIBE CHAPTER WISE PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS FOR PHYSICS solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.
Questions from Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits, Exercise 1: Meghalaya-2020 with Hints & Solutions
Draw a neat diagram showing forward biasing of a p-n junction.
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With the help of a circuit diagram, show how a Zener diode can be used as a voltage regulator.
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Discuss the working of a photodiode. Why a photodiode is operated in reverse bias mode?
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Mention one practical application of logic gates.
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What is the principle of a rectifier? Draw a neat diagram of full-wave rectifier circuit.
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What is V-I characteristic of a p-n junction diode? Draw the V-I characteristic of a diode in-
(a) forward bias;
(b) reverse bias;
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Name the device which is used as voltage regulator. Draw the necessary circuit diagram and explain its working.
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With the circuit diagram, distinguish between LED and photodiode. What is dark current?
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