Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Electronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_TRUE_IN_CASE_OF_AN_UNBIASED_P-N_JUNCTION_DIODE??$

A. Diffusion does not take place
B. Diffusion of electrons & holes goes on infinitely
C. There is zero electrical potential across the junctions
D. Charges establish an electric field across the junctions
Answer» E.
2.

Which_of_the_following_is_true_in_case_of_a_forward_biased_p-n_junction_diode?$

A. The positive terminal of the battery sucks electrons from the p-region
B. The positive terminal of the battery injects electrons into the p-region
C. The negative terminal of the battery sucks electrons from the p-region
D. None of the above mentioned statements are true
Answer» B. The positive terminal of the battery injects electrons into the p-region
3.

When a physical contact between a p-region & n-region is established which of the following is most likely to take place?

A. Electrons from N-region diffuse to P-region
B. Holes from P-region diffuse to N-region
C. Both of the above mentioned statements are true
D. Nothing will happen
Answer» D. Nothing will happen
4.

Lets assume that the doping density in the p-region is 10-9 cm-3 & in the n-region is 10-17cm-3, as such the p-n junction so formed would be termed as a

A. p<sup>–</sup> n<sup>–</sup>
B. p<sup>+</sup> n<sup>–</sup>
C. p<sup>–</sup> n<sup>+</sup>
D. p<sup>+</sup> n<sup>+</sup>
Answer» C. p<sup>‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬®</sup> n<sup>+</sup>
5.

Which of the below mentioned statements is false regarding a p-n junction diode?

A. Diode are uncontrolled devices
B. Diodes are rectifying devices
C. Diodes are unidirectional devices
D. Diodes have three terminals
Answer» E.
6.

The n-region has a greater concentration of _________ as compared to the p-region in a P-N junction diode.

A. holes
B. electrons
C. both holes & electrons
D. phonons
Answer» C. both holes & electrons
7.

In the p & n regions of the p-n junction the _________ & the ___________ are the majority charge carriers respectively.

A. holes, holes
B. electrons, electrons
C. holes, electrons
D. electrons, holes
Answer» D. electrons, holes
8.

A p-type semiconductor material is doped with ____________ impurities whereas a n-type semiconductor material is doped with __________ impurities

A. acceptor, donor
B. acceptor, acceptor
C. donor, donor
D. donor, acceptor
Answer» B. acceptor, acceptor
9.

The p-region has a greater concentration of __________ as compared to the n-region in a P-N junction.

A. holes
B. electrons
C. both holes & electrons
D. phonons
Answer» B. electrons