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In a P-N junction diode :...

In a `P-N` junction diode :

A

The current in the potential barier is due to flow of minority charge carriers

B

The current in the reversed biased condition is small but the forwards biased current is strongly dependent on the applied biase voltage. applied

C

The reverse biased current is srongly dependent on the applied biase voltage.

D

The forward biased current is very small in comparision to reverse biased current.

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The correct Answer is:
A
The current is due to the flow of minority charge carriers.
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