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When a p-n junction diode is reverse bia...

When a p-n junction diode is reverse biased

A

electrons and holes are attracted towards each other and move towards the depletion region.

B

electrons and holes move away form the deplection region.

C

height of the potential barrier decreases

D

no change in the current takes place

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  • When a p-n junction diode is reverse baised, then:

    A
    no current flows
    B
    the depletion region is increased
    C
    the depletion reagion is reduced
    D
    the height of the potential barrier is reduced

  • When the p-n junction diode is reverse biased, the thickness of the depletion layer

    A
    increase
    B
    decrease
    C
    becomes zero
    D
    remains constant

  • A p-n junction diode is a

    A
    linear device.
    B
    non-linear device.
    C
    oscillating device.
    D
    amplifying device.
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