When forward bias is applied to a $P-N$ junction, then what happens to the potential barrier $V_B$, and the width of charge depleted region $x$
  • A$V_B$ increases, $x$ decreases
  • B$V_B$ decreases, $x$ increases
  • C$V_B$ increases, $x$ increases
  • D$V_B$ decreases, $x$ decreases
[UPSEAT 2002, 03;Roorkee 1999; RPET 2003; AIEEE 2004]
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