What is a tunnel diode? Draw its characteristic curve and explain its working with the help of an energy band diagram. Mention the application of tunnel diode.
Explain the construction and working principle of a Unijunction Transistor (UJT) with its V-I characteristic curve.
Two states are in thermal contact. Deduce the conditions for thermal equilibrium and show that B = 1/KT.
State the basic postulates of Einstein's theory of relativity and use them to obtain Lorentz transformations for frames in relative motion with constant velocity.
Discuss the kinetic interpretation of temperature.
State the postulates of special theory of relativity.
Deduce an expression for the variation of mass with velocity. With the help of a graph, explain its experimental verification.
Derive an expression for Maxwell-Boltzmann's distribution law for molecular speeds in an ideal gas. Obtain expressions for average speed, root mean square speed, and most probable speed.
Discuss the Fermi level in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
What is Field Effect Transistor (FET)? Why is it called unipolar transistor?
What are Power Amplifiers? Write down the difference between Voltage and Power Amplifiers. Explain the working of class A power amplifier with suitable circuit diagram and output characteristic curve.
Explain the formation of barrier field across the p-n junction diode. Derive the equation for the width of depletion layer and height of potential barrier.
What is MOSFET? Explain the construction and working of depletion type and enhancement type of MOSFET with their respective characteristic curves.