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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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