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Which statement about barrier potential in P-N junction is correct - 

Option: 1

This potential opposes the further flow of carriers to maintain the state of equilibrium. 


Option: 2

This potential supports the further flow of carriers to maintain the state of equilibrium. 


Option: 3

This potential opposes the further flow of carriers to maintain the state of disequilibrium. 


Option: 4

None of the above


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Barrier Potential

In the state of equilibrium, there will be no current in a p-n junction. Due to increase in potential difference across the junction of the two regions due to the loss of electrons by the n-region and the subsequent gain by the p-region. This potential opposes the further flow of carriers to maintain the state of equilibrium. This potential is called Barrier potential.

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