The depletion layer in a silicon diode is $1 \, \mu m$ wide and the knee potential is $0.6 \, V$. The electric field in the depletion layer is:

  • A
    $Zero$
  • B
    $0.6 \, Vm^{-1}$
  • C
    $6 \times 10^{4} \, V/m$
  • D
    $6 \times 10^{5} \, V/m$

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