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On increases the reverse biase to a large value of in a `PN`- junction diode, current.

A

Increases slowly

B

Remains fixed

C

Suddenly increases

D

Decreases slowly

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C
After a large reverse voltage is `PN`-junction diode, a huge current flows in the reverse direction suddenly. This is called Breakdown of `PN`-Junction diode.
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