In the reverse biasing of a p-n junction diode - Vidyadip

MCQ

In the reverse biasing of a $p-n$ junction diode

A
the width of the depletion layer decreases.
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the width of the depletion layer increases.
C
the number of minority charge carriers increase.
D
the number of majority charge carriers increase.

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Answer

Correct option: B.

the width of the depletion layer increases.

(b) the width of the depletion layer increases.

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