Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What causes drift current in a p-n junction diode?

A. Electric field
B. Charge carriers density
C. Collision of electrons
D. Electric potential
Answer» C. Collision of electrons
2.

Which of the following is true in case of the unbiased p-n junction?

A. The high potential at n-side and low potential at p-side
B. The high potential at p-side and low potential at n-side
C. p and n both are at the same potential
D. Undetermined
Answer» B. The high potential at p-side and low potential at n-side
3.

Which of the following accounts for the presence of the potential barrier in the depletion layer?

A. Ions
B. Holes
C. Electrons
D. Forbidden band
Answer» B. Holes
4.

What accounts for the flow of charge carriers in forward and reverse biasing of silicon p-n diode?

A. Drift in forward bias and diffusion in forward bias
B. Drift in reverse bias and diffusion in forward bias
C. Drift in both reverse and forward bias
D. Diffusion in both forward and reverse bias
Answer» C. Drift in both reverse and forward bias
5.

Forward biasing of p-n junction diode offers high resistance.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following is a transistor material?

A. Chip
B. Insulator
C. Semiconductor
D. Metal
Answer» D. Metal
7.

Which of the following constitutes Zener diode?

A. Oscillator
B. Regulator
C. Rectifier
D. Filter
Answer» C. Rectifier
8.

Find out the application of the diode.

A. Oscillator
B. Amplifier
C. Rectifier
D. Modulator
Answer» D. Modulator
9.

What will be the resistance measured by an ohmmeter, if a p-n diode is reverse biased?

A. Zero
B. Low
C. High
D. Infinite
Answer» D. Infinite
10.

What will happen when a p-n diode is reversed-biased?

A. No current flows
B. The depletion region is increased
C. The depletion region is reduced
D. The height of the potential barrier is reduced
Answer» C. The depletion region is reduced