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Question 1
Animation: Semiconductor diode junction

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The following animation illustrates the behavior of charge carriers inside a semiconductor diode junction.

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 Answers
Answer 1
Nothing to note here.

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 Notes
Notes 1
The purpose of this animation is to let students see the actions of charge carriers inside a semiconductor
PN junction.

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