Multiple choice

In a p+n junction diode under reverse bias, the magnitude of electric field is maximum at

  1. the edge of the depletion region on the p-side

  2. the edge of the depletion region on the n-side

  3. the p+n junction

  4. the centre of the depletion region on the n-side
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Explanation

The electric field has the maximum value at the junction of $p^+ n$.

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