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In order to forward bias a `PN` junction, the negative terminal of battery is connected to

A

`P`-side

B

Either `P`-side of `N`-side

C

`N`-side

D

None of these

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C
In reverse biasing negative terminal of the battery is connected to `N`-side.
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