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In P-N junction, avalanche current flows...

In `P-N` junction, avalanche current flows in circuit when biassing is

A

Forward

B

Reverse

C

zero

D

Excess

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B
At a particular reverse voltage in `PN`- junction diode, current mainly flows due to the diffusion of majority charge carriers.
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