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Discuss the effect of external voltage on the width of depletion region of a p-n junction.

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1. A p-n junction can be connected to an external voltage supply in two possible ways.

2. A p-n junction is said to be connected in a forward bias when the p-region connected to the positive terminal and the n-region is connected to the negative terminal of an external voltage source. 

3. In forward bias connection, the external voltage effectively opposes the built-in potential of the junction. The width of depletion region is thus reduced. 

4. The second possibility of connecting pn junction is in reverse biased electric circuit. 

5. In reverse bias connection, the p-region is connected to the negative terminal and the n-region is connected to the positive terminal of the external voltage source. This external voltage effectively adds to the built-in potential of the junction. The width of potential barrier is thus increased.

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