MCQ
When a p-n diode is reverse biased, then
- Athe height of the potential barrier is reduced
- Bthe depletion region is increased
- Cno current flows
- Dthe depletion region is reduced
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Answer
(b) the depletion region is increased
Explanation: When a p-n junction is reverse biased, its depletion region is widened.
Explanation: When a p-n junction is reverse biased, its depletion region is widened.
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