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The current through an ideal PN-junction...

The current through an ideal `PN`-junction shown in the following circuit diagram will be

A

zero

B

`1mA`

C

`10 mA`

D

`30 mA`

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The correct Answer is:
A
The diode is in reverse biasing so current through it is zero.
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