Choose the correct statement. (a) In a junction diode, the p-side is called the anode and the n-side is called the cathode of the diode. (b) In a junction diode, the p-side is called the electrode and the n-side is called the electrolyte of the diode. (c) In a junction diode, the n-side is called the anode and the p-side is called the cathode of the diode. (d) None of the above.
Question
Choose the correct statement. (a) In a junction diode, the p-side is called the anode and the n-side is called the cathode of the diode. (b) In a junction diode, the p-side is called the electrode and the n-side is called the electrolyte of the diode. (c) In a junction diode, the n-side is called the anode and the p-side is called the cathode of the diode. (d) None of the above.
Solution
The correct statement is (a) In a junction diode, the p-side is called the anode and the n-side is called the cathode of the diode. This is because in a junction diode, the p-side (which is rich in holes or positive charge carriers) is connected to the anode (positive terminal), and the n-side (which is rich in electrons or negative charge carriers) is connected to the cathode (negative terminal).
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