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Question
In forward bias, the effective barrier height of a p-n junction is:
Explanation
In forward bias, the applied voltage ( V ) opposes the built-in potential ( V_0 ), reducing the effective barrier height to V_0 - V, allowing more carriers to cross the junction.
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