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Two identical p-n junction may be connected in series with a battery in three ways as shown in the adjoining figure. The potential drop across the p-n junctions are equal in 
Answer: Option B
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B
In circuit 1, N is connected with N, which is not a series combination of p-n junction. In circuit 2, each p-n junction is forward biased, hence same current flows, giving same potential difference across p-n junction. In circuit 2, each p-n junction is reverse biased; same leakage current will flow, giving equal potential difference across each p-n junction diode.
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In circuit 1, N is connected with N, which is not a series combination of p-n junction. In circuit 2, each p-n junction is forward biased, hence same current flows, giving same potential difference across p-n junction. In circuit 2, each p-n junction is reverse biased; same leakage current will flow, giving equal potential difference across each p-n junction diode.
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