In a P-N diode, assume that P-side is lightly doped and N-side is heavily doped. Based on this information, which of the following statement is true ?

(A) Depletion region is more extended in P-side than N-side

(B) Depletion region is more extended in N-side than P-side

(C) Depletion region would be equal on both sides

(D) Not enough information provided to give answer

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In a P-N diode, assume that P-side is lightly doped and N-side is heavily doped. Based on this information, which of the following statement is true ?

(A) Depletion region is more extended in P-side than N-side

(B) Depletion region is more extended in N-side than P-side

(C) Depletion region would be equal on both sides

(D) Not enough information provided to give answer

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